Dillinger [Import] [Paperback]

Jack Higgins (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Chivers Large print (Chivers, Windsor, Paragon & C; Large Print Ed edition (2001)
• ISBN-10: 0754042685
• ISBN-13: 978-0754042686
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

More About the Author

Jack Higgins is among the world's most popular authors. Since the publication of The Eagle Has Landed--one of the biggest-selling thrillers of all time--every novel he has written has become an international bestseller, including The White House Connection and Day of Reckoning. He has had simultaneous number-one bestsellers in hardcover and paperback, and has been published in thirty-eight languages worldwide. Many of his books have been made into successful movies, among them The Eagle Has Landed, To Catch A King, and The Valhalla Exchange. He lives with his wife on Jersey in the Channel Islands.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dillinger-Jack Higgins, June 1, 2006

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Lisa A. Malmquist (Chicago, Ill) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dillinger (Hardcover)

I found this gem in my local library. Never gone wrong with a Higgins yet. By the way, this is one of three titles written under the name Harry Patterson ( aka Jack Higgins- in case you look for it).

What could've happened to the romantic figure of Dillinger, the robin hood of the 30's...

Filled with adventure! Apaches, bandits, oppressed local populace, corrupt police, bank robbery, evil villain, daring feats and of course a beautiful woman!

I especially liked the fact that the old-fashioned and supposedly outdated concept of honor is brought into play. Throw in a tough situation, the rescue of a little girl, and the real good guys show themselves, get together and do what's right and the bad guys well...they just keep on getting crazier!

This is a wonderful adventure. If you haven't read it I reccommend this book. Especially to Higgins fans, you probobly haven't thought of this one!

lsmalmquist

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Adventure Yarn, January 29, 2010

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Marvin C. (NY, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dillinger (Paperback)

This is one of three books that Jack Higgins published under his real name Harry Patterson. Although based on John Dillinger the book is a work of fiction. After robbing a bank, John Dillinger flees to Mexico where he is essentially forced to work for the owner of a mining operation. Of course, Dillinger is not one to be forced into working for anyone and plans his escape - but other events overtake him. The story has some good twists and turns and plenty of action.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 4 out of 5, February 15, 2011

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LurzHusky1 (Dekalb, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dillinger (Paperback)

What doesn't give this book a full 5 out of 5 is the fact that he made John Dillinger seem like a respectful pretty-boy. By also having him speak fluent Spanish in the book just seems ridiculous to me. Fun read nonetheless.