The Power-House [Hardcover]

John Buchan (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin; First edition (1916)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B000J351NO
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,285,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Classic of Paranoia, April 16, 2007

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Chris Ward (Costa Rica) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Power House (Paperback)

Though not as good as his "The 39 Steps," this lesser effort is still an enjoyable read. Buchan efectively invented the thriller genre, and this short novel follows the rules, though in a somewhat diffident manner. Our hero is a staid lawyer/politician who stumbles upon a conspiracy that finds-- it seems, anyway-- most of the people of London on his tail, seeking his demise. Buchan is businesslike as always, and this is one of his better efforts.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Power House, August 11, 2008

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Lee Kam Lai "Kam" (NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Power-House (Paperback)

A very interesting book which captivates your attention from beginning to end. John Buchan writes "lyrically", candid, smooth style which provides readers with easy reading.