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| ISBN: | 0312428936 (ISBN13: 9780312428938) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | George Young, Mrs. Corbett |
| Setting: | New York City, New York(United States) |
Colin Harrison
Paperback | Pages: 176 pages Rating: 3.52 | 337 Users | 65 Reviews
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| Title | : | Risk |
| Author | : | Colin Harrison |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 176 pages |
| Published | : | September 29th 2009 by Picador USA (first published 2009) |
| Categories | : | Mystery. Fiction. Crime. Thriller |
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An honest lawyer, a Czech hand model, and a box of mysterious Christmas ornaments, each play their part in Harrison's intricate mysteryGeorge Young never thought of himself as a detective, but that's pretty much his vocation--an attorney for a top insurance firm, it’s his job to pin down suspicious claims. But Mrs. Corbett, the rich, eccentric wife of the firm's founder, has it in mind to put George’s skills to a peculiar assignment. With only a few months to live, her one desire is to know the true circumstance of her son Roger's violent death. George's investigation leads him to Roger's mistress, a cagy Czech hand model named Eliska, whose motives for latching on to Mrs. Corbett's son may have gotten him killed. Set against a brilliantly-drawn Manhattan, at once volatile and vivid, Risk is prime Colin Harrison.
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Ratings: 3.52 From 337 Users | 65 ReviewsJudge Based On Books Risk
Easy quick read from an excellent author on New Yorks hidden sleaze.I read Colin Harrison's previous novel, the Finder and really enjoyed it (although I noticed that not a lot of Goodreads readers were fans). This book was assigned as a book club selection and I was looking forward to another Harrison read. This book is short, only 176 pages and it only took me two days to read. The length helps, as does the story. The book is about an accidental death that a lawyer is asked to solve. The story has many turns, and the author doesn't dilly-dally, but moves fast.
I had really enjoyed "The Finder", which was the first book I read by Harrison. This time, although I liked reading "Risk" as well, I was a bit disappointed when I could see where the book was headed before the narrator did. I think it was supposed to come as a surprise to the reader, yet some elements were planted early on that made me see it coming too early.I would also say that the central part of the book feels totally disconnected to the "finale", shifting gears and mood much too abruptly.
Awesome. I found a new author and he has lots of books to read. I loved Risk. It was a well plotted, suspenseful mystery that take some turns that you just barely think you have figured out as you go, but still surprise you. And, it was very well written. The hero is no superman, a real down to earth guy. Liked that. Excellent read. Looking forward to more books to read from this author.
This short novel was a fun, light read. I thought it was well-written. George Young, the main character, is a lawyer who finds himself caught up in a little more danger and intrigue than he's used to. I enjoyed the dialogue and the mix of humor and mystery. I was immediately drawn in and didn't skip a word, which, to me, equals a good book!
I won this book as a giveaway from Goodreads. When I received it, I was surprised to see that it was very short - only about 180 pages. Unfortunately, it felt too short.The story was good, and the book had a nice and fast pace to it which kept me reading, but it didn't get me attached or invested in any way. The characters were underdeveloped, which made the ending feel less impacting than it should have, which was a shame because there was a ton of potential for the characters to be extremely
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