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'Monumentally gripping... a compulsive epic' MAIL ON SUNDAY
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'Monumentally gripping... a compulsive epic' Mail On Sunday
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100 of 102 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As The Crow Flies is a life-spanning yarn about an East End barrow boy called Charlie Trumper, following him from childhood to old age. Through life in the first world war, to the depression and on into fame and fortune. Trumper's tale is that of the rags to riches style in the extreme.
Considering that i'm not always a fan of Archer, this book was stunningly good. There's no way you'll be able to put this down from beginning to end. It's filled with twists, wit, hatred, joy and truly tragic moments that will make you want the book to go on for ever. Trumper is a fascinating character who comes across as an ambitious, enthusiastic and genuinely decent bloke.
I would recommend this to anyone, it does at times remind you of Kane and Abel but that should by no means put you off. Wonderful!
Considering that i'm not always a fan of Archer, this book was stunningly good. There's no way you'll be able to put this down from beginning to end. It's filled with twists, wit, hatred, joy and truly tragic moments that will make you want the book to go on for ever. Trumper is a fascinating character who comes across as an ambitious, enthusiastic and genuinely decent bloke.
I would recommend this to anyone, it does at times remind you of Kane and Abel but that should by no means put you off. Wonderful!
61 of 64 people found the following review helpful
By fussyhussy
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I first read this story when it was originally published. I had a hankering to read it again so purchased it for my Kindle. What a disappointment!
Whoever proof-read this needs their eyes examining and their language skills thoroughly checked - there are many instances of typographical errors, a distinct lack of correct paragraphing and several places where "cut and paste" have been used with abandon. It also appears that a predictive text program has been used as there are some very odd words popping up which bear no resemblance to the actual one required. These are the errors I have spotted having only read 35% of the book!
The story itself is very good, hence why I wanted to read it again but the very poor presentation of the Kindle edition is making this extremely hard work.
Whoever proof-read this needs their eyes examining and their language skills thoroughly checked - there are many instances of typographical errors, a distinct lack of correct paragraphing and several places where "cut and paste" have been used with abandon. It also appears that a predictive text program has been used as there are some very odd words popping up which bear no resemblance to the actual one required. These are the errors I have spotted having only read 35% of the book!
The story itself is very good, hence why I wanted to read it again but the very poor presentation of the Kindle edition is making this extremely hard work.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Mandy
Format:Paperback
I have recently read this book for the third time and each time I read it I am captured by the story immediately. It's unputdownable and I read it in a day on the latest sitting!
You wouldn't be blamed for thinking the storyline of an Eastend barrow boy going on to build the 'biggest barrow in the world' with a chain of shops couldn't be that interesting and exciting. However, as the book is full of the usual Archer twists and turns and you would be mistaken as in typical Archer fashion the story grabs your imagination and leaves you unable to stop reading.
As I said in the Kane and Abel review, the man truly is a master storyteller.
Why this has never been made into a mini-series like Kane and Abel was is beyond me!
You wouldn't be blamed for thinking the storyline of an Eastend barrow boy going on to build the 'biggest barrow in the world' with a chain of shops couldn't be that interesting and exciting. However, as the book is full of the usual Archer twists and turns and you would be mistaken as in typical Archer fashion the story grabs your imagination and leaves you unable to stop reading.
As I said in the Kane and Abel review, the man truly is a master storyteller.
Why this has never been made into a mini-series like Kane and Abel was is beyond me!
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As the crow flies
a thrilling story, I was lent the book whilst in Spain but had to leave it behind and I couldn't wait until I went back, condition was excellent even thought a used copy.
Published 3 days ago by Mrs. S. M. BEACH
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Left me lost
To me this book does not stick to the story very well as off the is distracted
But ends well
But ends well
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Another successful Archer novel
Here is another example of how the genius of Jeffrey Archer comes through to give us another fantastic read. Read more
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Amazing as usual
This book was brilliant as usual, I just couldnt put it down, well worth a read, brilliant fab fantastic whoop
Published 1 month ago by A. Carver
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Run of the mill rags to riches story
This was my first Jeffrey Archer story and on this experience I think it will be my last. Yes, I stuck with it from start to finish, because I was interested sufficiently to see... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ratrunner
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Brilliant!
As The Crow Flies is the first Jeffery Archer novel that I've read and can honestly say that I'm hooked. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Carol Matthews
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As the Crow Flies
Great narrative with lots of twists and turns. I liked the way the reader knows more than the protaganists as the story progresses
Published 1 month ago by tatty boag
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Certainly My Cup of Rosie Lee.
I loved this book. The story of a Cockney Lad's rise is a real page turner. What a great TV this would make I could just imagine the like of David Jason in his Del Boy mode as... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Spud
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Excellent
I love Jeffrey Archer, he writes such a good story, often with twists. I have read most of his books and am always on the lookout for more
Published 2 months ago by Sylvia Keen
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Long
A beautiful book by all standards but a bit too long winded and not so a happy ending. Archer , however remains in a class of his own.; in his own words 'best among equals'.
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