The final cut [Hardcover]

Michael Dobbs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1995

Although his position is weakening, Prime Minister Francis Urquhart is determined to beat Margaret Thatcher's record at Number Ten, a target only months away. An autumn challenge to his leadership seems inevitable. Is time running out for Francis Urquhart?

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Editorial Reviews

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'A triumphant return! The best book of the three. The action is unflagging, the characterization razor-sharp, the satirical barbs at politics and politicians unfailingly accurate. Urquhart's last days in Downing Street are as compelling as Mrs Thatcher's. What a brilliant creation F.U. is.' Sunday Telegraph 'Razor-sharp and merciless! One thing is certain: F.U. will be remembered for much longer than the name of many a real Prime Minister.' Daily Mail 'Magnificent! this book has it all.' Sunday Express --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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'Razor-sharp and merciless . . . One thing is certain: F.U. will be remembered for much longer than many a real Prime Minister.' - Daily Mail

'A triumphant return ... The action is unflagging, the characterization razor-sharp, the satirical barbs at politics and politicians unfailingly accurate. What a brilliant creation F.U. is.' - Sunday Telegraph

'Thoroughly entertaining. Urquhart is a joy, and the wonderful games he plays have lost none of their attraction.' - The Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 377 pages
• Publisher: HarperCollins; First edition (1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0002242796
• ISBN-13: 978-0002242790
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #708,398 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Michael Dobbs and Frances Urquhart -- two very clever Brits!, March 30, 2009

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J. Young (West Chester, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Final Cut (Mass Market Paperback)

Having been a huge fan of the PBS House of Cards trilogy on cable television, VHS, then DVD, since its first airing, I decided I had to own the DVD trilogy for myself. Then I really got interested in author Michael Dobbs, and wanted to see for myself how the original written word translated into the screen versions I've enjoyed so much. I was not disappointed. Though the book and the screenplay different in detail (but what adaptation doesn't...) I truly enjoyed reading the Dobbs original. This is brilliant writing!

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific finish to a great trilogy, January 13, 2011

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Thomas Grover (Naples, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Final Cut (Mass Market Paperback)

This is the final book in the Francis Urquhart trilogy. Urquhart is up to his usual evil doing ways and the finish is wonderfully appropriate. If you enjoy political intrigue, murder, and a truly loathsome character you will greatly enjoy this final instalment by Dobbs.

I highly recommend the entire trilogy.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Best of the trilogy, March 25, 2001

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Robertomelbourne (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Final Cut (Mass Market Paperback)

The third and best installment of the trilogy. The writing is a little laboured, by the plot rattles along. The plot line and developmetn is a lot tighter than the previous two books. The despicable PM is finally seen as the creature of his own making - manipulative, irredeemable, and subject to his own success. Overall, a good, light read into fictional British politics, that doesn't tax the readers intellect or political knoweldge too heavily,