House of Cards (Paragon Softcover Large Print Books) [Import] [Paperback]

Michael Dobbs (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 424 pages
• Publisher: Chivers Large print (Chivers, Windsor, Paragon & C; Large Print Ed edition (March 3, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0745133657
• ISBN-13: 978-0745133652
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,445,796 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best, November 9, 2002

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David Schnider (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: House of Cards (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the first in a trilogy that is, perhaps, the best of modern political fiction. The reader can't help but be riveted by the lead character, even hoping for his sinister plots to succeed. Even having seen the BBC television version, I loved the book. It's a great read.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK!, January 11, 2000

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Andrew McLaughlin (New York, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: House of Cards (Mass Market Paperback)

Michael Dobbs has created a masterful fictional world of intrigue. His Francis Urquhart is the embodiement of the an eel like politician. A fast paced political thriller, where you just can't help but love the villian. With its intricate plot twists and extraordinary cast of characters, you owe it to yourself to sit back, relax and enjoy the ride that is Francis Urquhart.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not as colorful as the BBC series, January 16, 2002

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Lara (Princeton, NJ, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: House of Cards (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is drier than the wonderful BBC series starring Ian Richardson. But because Michael Dobbs spent years as a journalist covering British politics, plot points that are simplified or glossed over in the series are explained in more detail. So I feel like I understand what went on in the TV series more, but it's not as much fun. The book went through some significant changes on the way to the teleplay adaptation.