The Stallion [Import] [Paperback]

Harold Robbins (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 420 pages
• Publisher: ISIS Publishing; Large Print Ed edition (September 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 075316292X
• ISBN-13: 978-0753162927
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Only Robbins can deliver it!, February 8, 2006

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A. Chopra - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Stallion (Mass Market Paperback)

The Stallion is fairly a new novel compared with others written by the Harold Robbins. Once again, Robbins has proved his genius skill as a story teller. The Stallion revolves around the guy Angelo Perino, who is gathers his life after being dumped by the company he worked for, and takes his revenge. Don't forget to add lots of sex, money, and luxuries that only Harold Robbins can imagine vividly. Though I read the so called prequel "The Betsy" after reading "The Stallion", you actually don't miss much of any storyline, so even if you have not read "The Betsy" it is ok to go ahead and read this book.

My all time favorite is "Dreams Die First" and "The Stallion" comes second. If you are a fan of Robbins (like me), then don't look any further, grab a copy and read it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Wheelers and Dealers, March 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Stallion (Mass Market Paperback)

Harold Robbins' sequel to the lukewarm THE BETSY brings back Angelo Perino and the gang for yet another multitude romps in the hay as they all use one another for the benefit of money and power in the automobile business.

Robbins paint-by-the-numbers storyline doesn't miss a beat : lesbianism, sadomasochism, nymphomania, orgies, it's all there-- once again ! Yet, the author succeeds in making the story works. His auto industry's wheelings and dealings are a fun read, especially the making of the first electric car, the XB 000. One can't help but wonder when fiction stops and reality takes over. As for the characters, well, as we all know, Robbins is no Proust. His Angelo character is no different than his other characters in his 24 books. Macho, good looking, well-endow, a master in his field as well as in the bedroom...

Still, THE STALLION is a fun read. It is not one of Robbins best (NEVER LOVE A STRANGER,THE CARPETBAGGERS, THE LONELY LADY, 79 PARK AVENUE) and not his worst (THE DREAM MERCHANTS). It's more on the lukewarm side-- just like its prequel.

M. Boucher

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars AVERAGE LOOKING, March 20, 2006

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Martin Boucher (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Stallion (Mass Market Paperback)

Harold Robbins' sequel to the lukewarm THE BETSY brings back protagonist to the ladies Angelo Perino for yet another tale of use or be used, this time in the automobile business. The author's paint-by-the-numbers plot doesn't miss a beat in delivering comfort zone forte: lesbianism, sadomasochism, nymphomania, orgies, you name it you got it, again. His auto industry wheelings and dealings, however, do stand out, especially when writing about the evolution of the first electric car, the XB 000. A broader development of the subject definitely would have set a better tone for the novel, but, alas, Robbins chooses sexual predictability over substance. Ditto for his characterization. Nothing but carbon copy material for his Angelo: macho, good looking, well-endowed, a master in his field as well as in the bedroom... Still, THE STALLION is a fun time-waster when taken with a grain of salt. It may not be Robbins best (that would be most of his pre-80's releases), but it is entertaining nonetheless if expectations aren't set too high.-----Martin Boucher