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'Monumentally gripping... a compulsive epic' MAIL ON SUNDAY
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52 of 52 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!
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
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.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This was one of those books that once I’d started I couldn’t put down (and no, there had not been any bizarre accident with the superglue again). Having read Kane and Abel which I thought was quite superb, I have to confess I was slightly nervous after reading the first few pages that Archer had simply tried to cash in on the Kane and Abel with this book; however, nothing could have been further from the truth
The novel is based around Charlie Trumper and his family during the course of the 20th century and his journey from Whitechapel Market to Chelsea Terrace. During this time he repeatedly experiences turmoil from his enemy, the Trentham family, a group of characters you can’t really help but absolutely hate. Some of the twists in the book were particularly unexpected but wonderfully written.
I particularly liked the way the original style in which the book was written… the book comprises a series of periods during the course of the book from the perspective of various major characters, each of which started with a first person narrative of what you had just read – it sounds a bit weird but works brilliantly
All in all, I can’t recommend this book enough. If you’re an Archer fan, then you’ll find this book superb, and if you’re not… why not?
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Oh dear!!
I am a massive Archer fan and love his fast moving books - but this one has left me feeling cheated! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Kate S Hardy
A rags to riches told with verve
I have come to admire Jeffrey Archer's story-telling abilities. As the Crow Flies is an uplifting story of Charlie Trumper's life and is the best kind of, what might be seen as,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Bluebell
Best Jeffrey Archer book
This has to be one of the best books he has witten I could not put it down
All the characters are so believable
All the characters are so believable
Published 7 months ago by Wimpey,Essex
20th Century Romp
Smashing book with a huge time sweep from the start of the 20th Century until the late 60s with great twists. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Blue Baby
One of the best
This is just a great story. I would thoroughly recommend. Many people criticise Jeffrey Archer but on the whole I have enjoyed the vast majority of his books, preferring the ones... Read more
Published 12 months ago by J. Brooman
Great Read
All I can say about this book is If you are an East Ender like myself you will love it.
Published 14 months ago by C. Horwood
great from start to finish
this book gets the brain cells going from the start , it has an unusual chapter format but a great read you wont be able to put it down
Published 19 months ago by Mr. S. Whiteside
Best book I've read in years
I've never read Jeffrey Archer before, and by chance I picked up a trilogy whilst away on business and now I am hooked. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Denise Field
Brilliant
Not one for writing reviews of books, but this one is something special. Having been introduced to the brilliant Prisoner of Birth, my first experience of Jeffrey Archer's... Read more
Published 22 months ago by SammieC
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Having recently learned that Mr Archer has sold 250 million books worldwide I thought that I'd better read one. Read more
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