The Taking of Pelham One Two Three,
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THIS AFTERNOON IN NEW YORK CITY, AFTER A SUBWAY TRAIN LEFT THE PELHAM STATION AT 1:23 P.M., THE EVENTS OF THE DAY TOOK A TERRIFYING DETOUR... "You will all remain seated. Anyone who tries to get up,... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0399110941
ISBN13:9780399110948
Release Date:January 1973
Publisher:Putnam Publishing Group
Length:316 Pages
Weight:1.26 lbs.
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Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
See how both movie versions compare to the original story-a few surprises here-would have to say that 1974 version is a bit closer.
The Taking of Pelham 1-2-3
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This was a second reading for me...I first read this book in the late 70's and it has stuck with me all these years as one of my top 10 books. I purchased it again so that I could read it once more before I saw the new movie with John Travolta. It has retained its edge-of-your-seat value!
Taking of Phelam One Two Three
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is a great book. It should be put back in print. I bought an original copy from 1973. Make sure to read this book before you see the new movie.
Not to be missed
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I saw the movie on television several times when I was a kid and always enjoyed it. It's one of those classic 70s films that hollywood doesn't dare make. I found a hardcover copy a few years ago. Actually, I saved it from the trash heap. It's an easy read and gives insight into all the major characters. The best character of all is Ryder, the leader of the group. Dark, determined and nihilistic. Great character, great movie, great book!
even better than the movie
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
SUSPENSEFUL NOVEL OF THE UNLIKELY HIJACKING OF A SUBWAY TRAIN BY THE ALWAYS ENTERTAINING JOHN GODEY..........THIS DOESNT DIFFER TOO MUCH FROM THE FILM,BUT GETS MORE IN DEPTH WITH THE VILLAINS BACKGROUNDS AND MOTIVATIONS.........AS FARFETCHED AS IT SOUNDS, GODEY WILL HAVE YOU FORGETTING ABOUT THE IMPLAUSIBILITIES.........THE REST OF GODEYS BOOKS WERE NOT NEARLY AS GOOD AS THIS.....[IF YOU SAW THE TERRIBLE''MADE FOR TV ''REMAKE FROM SEVERAL YEARS AGO,FORGET IT, THE BOOK IS A THOUSAND TIMES BETTER].......IF YOU CAN FIND A COPY OF THIS LONG OUT OF PRINT BOOK,BUY IT, YOULL LIKE IT
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