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A Calculated Risk [Import] [Paperback]

Katherine Neville (Author)

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Product Details

Paperback: 448 pages
Publisher: Headline Book Publishing; New Ed edition (1993)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 074724071X
ISBN-13: 978-0747240716
Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.4 x 1.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces

Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,961,993 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Born in 1945, Katherine Neville has had an extraordinary life, living in almost every state in North America. Aside from her work as an international bestselling author, she has worked as an international computer executive, a painter, photographer, and a waitress. Katherine lives in Virginia, Washington and Santa Fe, New Mexico. Visit the author's website at: www.katherineneville.com

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5.0 out of 5 stars Happens All the Time., October 23, 1999

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It seems astounding that Neville says she wrote this book in the 1980s, it was updated and published in the early 1990s, yet everything described in it is happening again all over the world today. I loved A Calculated Risk so much that I've read it three times (probably for fantasy escapism, since I work in international currency exchange) and I sincerely hope there will be a sequel. My favorite Neville novel!

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3.0 out of 5 stars An interesting primer for the financially inclined, August 22, 2004

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This is a good introduction for anyone who doesn't know too much about the world of high finance. Neville explains her plot in clear, unambiguous prose.

Would, however, that she could flesh out her characters the way she does her banking terminology. They are all cardboard cutouts, to one degree or another - some of them have a little more personality than others, but it seems that Neville has been working in those cold heartless banks just a little too long.

The three-star rating is for her explanations of financial terms and transactions; her previous book ("The Eight") was far better.

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3.0 out of 5 stars This is more of a historical novel than you might suspect!, June 17, 2005

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The first book I read by the author was The Eight, which I thought was terrific. The biggest problem I had with this one is how dated it's gotten...some of the background needed for the plot to work just hasn't held up over time. If you can suspend your judgment on that it's not a bad read. But if you've read The Eight, you're likely to be disappointed.

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5.0 out of 5 stars FINANCES
I love a Katherine Neville fast paced novel. After experiencing her "The Magic Circle" "The Eight" and "The Fire" this novel was more for a financier or banker but extraordinary... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Skaitytuoja

5.0 out of 5 stars A Calculated Risk
Katherine Neville is one of my favorites writer, this book is very interesting and it keeps you reading that you don't want to stop until the end. Read more

Published 22 months ago by A. Gonzalez

5.0 out of 5 stars Yum!
You name it, this book has it! All of Katherine Neville' books are worth reading if you want action, adventure, technology, and a bit of something else. Read more

Published on October 10, 2009 by B. Thornton

3.0 out of 5 stars tic for tack
Not all banks are created equal. But is no one ethical or trustworthy anymore. The tale is very exiting to follow.

Published on May 22, 2009 by Gordon Roessler

2.0 out of 5 stars Calculated Risk
After reading The Eight, I was excited about reading another novel by the author. Unfortunately, I was quite disappointed. Read more

Published on February 10, 2005 by Genny

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all-time favorites!
I love this book! I have read it several times. It is a romantic thriller for the intelligent person. Read more

Published on July 11, 2004 by Moonshopper, mom,

2.0 out of 5 stars The last one
Definitely the last book of Katherine Neville, first of all let me tell you that if you decide to read this book, the story that is written in the beginning of every part of the... Read more

Published on March 1, 2003 by Jorge Frid

5.0 out of 5 stars A Romantic, Financial Thriller-Fantasy
This is a wonderful book which will probably appeal more to women than to men.

I especially enjoyed this book as my background is in banking, as is the main character's. Read more

Published on August 24, 2002 by Imperial Topaz

2.0 out of 5 stars Give Me A Break
This book is even worse than The Eight, which at least had a very interesting plot, plot devices and a host of fun historical characters. Read more

Published on November 9, 2001 by Michael E

3.0 out of 5 stars Not like "The Eight"
An interesting story about banks' technological insecurity. Neville does have a profound knowledge about the banks' standard of living. Read more

Published on November 5, 2001 by G. Alfonsi

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This book cites 3 books:

The Magic Circle by Katherine Neville in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
Das Rheingold: G. Schirmer Opera Score, Ed. 1563 (Complete Vocal Score) by F Jameson on page 13, and page 14
The Red Room by Nicci French on page 287

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The Magic Circle by Katherine Neville on 4 pages
The Eight by Katherine Neville in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
The Quotable Woman by Carol Turkington on page 178
Writing Romance (Self-Counsel Writing) by Vanessa Grant on page 170
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