--- product_id: 138595216 title: "Like A Hole In The Head" price: "SAR 111" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/138595216-like-a-hole-in-the-head store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Like A Hole In The Head **Price:** SAR 111 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Like A Hole In The Head - **How much does it cost?** SAR 111 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/138595216-like-a-hole-in-the-head) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Like A Hole In The Head [Hadley Chase, James] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Like A Hole In The Head Review: Greed ! - This novel tells the tale of human frailties in face of greed. Chase also explores the changing human relationships in face of odds. Although the plot is thin, the depiction of characters and their traits is impressive . Review: Bloody Sand-Dunes: Welcome to the Hellhole of Paradise City - James Hadley Chase is famous for flawless plotting and surprising twists and turns until the very last few pages of his suspense novels. If that's what you're after in books, _Like a Hole in the Head_ delivers like few others. Although many people dream of living in warm climates such as those in Florida and California, Chase -- despite being English -- manages to convincingly depict them as nightmares, so by the time you finish reading _Like a Hole in the Head_, you will likely find the prospect of a holiday in hot sun in a beach community slightly sickening. To quote from Chapter 8: "Spluttering, I surfaced, tearing weeds and water-lily leaves from my face. I was up to my waist in the warm, stinking water. My feet sank into the mud of the canal bottom, like wet concrete, and I found myself trapped." At the same time, the story depicted here is a bit banal and belief-defying; it swarms with Latin-American mafiosi, creating an unwittingly comical effect at times. There is no depth in characters; they are mere sketches, in that the action keeps galloping ahead at a breathless pace. That makes the book a very easy read, of course. But, despite the lack of depth, Chase nicely integrates moral dilemmas into the action, with a wonderful climax and moral choice to be made towards the very end. The conclusion to be drawn from the outcome is as pessimistic as can be: money rules the world; moral conduct doesn't pay; sexual attraction is delusional. The final scenes in Chapter 9 with the story's narrator climbing to absurd heights are as bombastic as any James Bond movie: "The next stage of the climb took me to the overhanging arm of the crane which brought me level with the penthouse and its flat roof. Black clouds now crawled across the face of the moon and blotted out the penthouse just below me. --- When I reached the arm of the crane I rested again. I saw a streak of distant lightning break the darkness of the clouds." Overall, reading the book is a pleasant if not remarkable experience. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #830,713 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #24,536 in Suspense Thrillers #482,328 in Literature & Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (117) | | Dimensions | 5.31 x 0.5 x 8.07 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1842321129 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1842321126 | | Item Weight | 10.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 218 pages | | Publication date | November 28, 2008 | | Publisher | House of Stratus | ## Images ![Like A Hole In The Head - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71XRFAQxJsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Greed ! *by K***R on May 17, 2014* This novel tells the tale of human frailties in face of greed. Chase also explores the changing human relationships in face of odds. Although the plot is thin, the depiction of characters and their traits is impressive . ### ⭐⭐⭐ Bloody Sand-Dunes: Welcome to the Hellhole of Paradise City *by F***N on December 27, 2012* James Hadley Chase is famous for flawless plotting and surprising twists and turns until the very last few pages of his suspense novels. If that's what you're after in books, _Like a Hole in the Head_ delivers like few others. Although many people dream of living in warm climates such as those in Florida and California, Chase -- despite being English -- manages to convincingly depict them as nightmares, so by the time you finish reading _Like a Hole in the Head_, you will likely find the prospect of a holiday in hot sun in a beach community slightly sickening. To quote from Chapter 8: "Spluttering, I surfaced, tearing weeds and water-lily leaves from my face. I was up to my waist in the warm, stinking water. My feet sank into the mud of the canal bottom, like wet concrete, and I found myself trapped." At the same time, the story depicted here is a bit banal and belief-defying; it swarms with Latin-American mafiosi, creating an unwittingly comical effect at times. There is no depth in characters; they are mere sketches, in that the action keeps galloping ahead at a breathless pace. That makes the book a very easy read, of course. But, despite the lack of depth, Chase nicely integrates moral dilemmas into the action, with a wonderful climax and moral choice to be made towards the very end. The conclusion to be drawn from the outcome is as pessimistic as can be: money rules the world; moral conduct doesn't pay; sexual attraction is delusional. The final scenes in Chapter 9 with the story's narrator climbing to absurd heights are as bombastic as any James Bond movie: "The next stage of the climb took me to the overhanging arm of the crane which brought me level with the penthouse and its flat roof. Black clouds now crawled across the face of the moon and blotted out the penthouse just below me. --- When I reached the arm of the crane I rested again. I saw a streak of distant lightning break the darkness of the clouds." Overall, reading the book is a pleasant if not remarkable experience. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Where Chase books are available in abundance... *by A***. on November 25, 1999* To the reader who asked about where Chase books are available. I grew up in India and in my youth spent many happy hours reading Chase books borrowed from an Uncle who had the complete collection. In fact he had "Cade" half open on his in his hands and a beatific smile on his face when he passed on. As far as I know Chase books are still available in many of the older book stores in many Indian metros. If you can't find it in the bigger stores second-hand book stores will definitely be able to offer you the complete selection. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/138595216-like-a-hole-in-the-head](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/138595216-like-a-hole-in-the-head) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-05-26*