Missing Links

Why did I hate this book? The foul language and crude sexual references were really unnecessary. I found myself wanting to read passages to my wife and children, except I couldn't because of the language. I think the story could have been told just as effectively without it. YMMV.


FICTION AT IT'S FINEST   July 8, 2003
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I'm not much of a fiction reader. I only read this because I enjoyed Mr. Reilly's recent works -- Who's Your Caddy? Missing Links is an entertaining novel about six golfing buddies, all with distinct personalities. The character development done by Mr. Reilly is nothing short of spectacular. There are enough twists and turns in the book to keep the reader turning the pages. At the same time, there aren't so many characters that you're wondering who is who. It's a shame the book had to end, rather abruptly I might add. You don't have to like golf to enjoy this book. Highly Recommended for Everybody!!!!!!!


Just Buy It   June 28, 2003
I won't bore you with a preview of the book...Just take my advice, buy the damn book, even if you are not a golf nut you'll love it.


I'm Still laughing   March 13, 2003
Great book by a great writer.

This book has left me in stiches every time I have read it. I think it could make a great movie, based on its great dialogue and character interaction.

If you want to laugh out loud, this is a great book, but it also melds a nice story about love, fun, and redemption nicely.


Great laughs   January 28, 2003
 1 out of 1 found this review helpful

The Chops are a group of friends who like to bet and play at the worst golf course in America in Rick Reilly's novel, Missing Links. The Chops' golf course is called Ponky which was built on top of a dump and has things like a nuclear waste plant in the middle of the course. The story goes on as the chops make a hole in a bush and see the Mayflower Country Club on the other side. This leads them to make a bet too see who could be the first to play this fantastic course. This bet could ruin the relationships of the chops or it could bring them closer then ever.

I would recommend to anyone that wants a good laugh. I would not recommend it to younger kids because it has plenty of foul language in it. It has a lot to do with the fun side of golf not the technical side. Like the cover says it will take three burley men to get you away from this story.