The Great Train Robbery
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| Rating | : | 4.38 (976 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1501216708 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 324 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Long before the carefully researched techno-thrillers that ultimately brought him to fame, Crichton wrote—with remarkable speed and gusto—ten high-octane suspense novels to support himself while studying at Harvard Medical School. One of the most popular entertainers in the world, Crichton sold more than 200 million copies of his books, which have been translated in
Who would suspect that a gentleman of breeding could mastermind the daring theft of a fortune in gold? Who could predict the consequences of making the extraordinary robbery aboard the pride of England's industrial era, the mighty steam locomotive? Based on fact, as lively as legend, and studded with all the suspense and style of a modern fiction master, here is a classic caper novel set a decade before the age of dynamite—yet nonetheless explosive.…Michael Crichton wrote and directed the screen adaptation of The Great Train Robbery, starring Sean Connery and Donald Sutherland.. In teeming Victorian London, where lavish wealth and appalling poverty live
"A nineteenth-century version of The StingCrichton fascinates us."-- The New, York Times Book Review
APPARENTLY, I SAVED THE BEST FOR LAST NeuroSplicer Following Michael Crichton's untimely death, I decided to complete my library with his works. The GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY was the only one missing and, I must say, although not the usual Science-Thriller Crichton had accustomed us to, it had the writer's signat. "Interesting, but" according to Katka. as a novel, this book is too dry, technical and lacks luster. As a nonfiction account of a historical event, it's very interesting and well told.I would have liked it to be more like a novel, with richly crafted characters and settings.I had a hard time wit. "Great story with a lot of research and history." according to Amazon Customer. Rest in peace Michael. You were one of the best out there. I doubt if any author has ever done as much research as Michael Crichton on any of his books.