- Paperback: 564 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; (Reissue) edition (21 July 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0006478719
- ISBN-13: 978-0006478713
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.4 x 4.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (98 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 552,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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‘Archer has a gift for plot that can only be described as genius’
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‘A storyteller in the class of Alexandre Dumas’
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
My reading list is comprised almost exclusively of fantasy fiction and Jeffrey Archer is one of the few non-fantasy novelists that I read. His novels are quite often predictable and rely heavily on coincidences. But without exception they are all unputdownable.
Kane and Abel was the first Archer novel I read. The plot about two men born on the same day in different parts of the world is a compelling one. Archer weaves an intricate and entertaining tale of revenge and hatred as he chronicles the seemingly unrelated lives of the two protagonists. When their paths eventually cross, readers are thrown into a world of double-dealings, backstabbing, and intrigue.
Archer excels in making the readers care deeply for both the title characters. He does not make one the hero and the other the villain. Both are determined, successful and strong but ultimately humans capable of making mistakes. The twist that Archer throws in so skilfully at the end makes for one of the most bittersweet conclusions I have ever read.
Very few people I know would admit to liking Jeffrey Archer the Politician. But I can almost guarantee that this book will make you a fan of Jeffrey Archer the Storyteller. Give him a try.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is one of the best reads I have had in a long time. I felt unable to put it down until it was finished. When I finally did finish reading it I wanted to immediately get my hands on the sequal. It is a tale of two mens struggle to achieve their dreams and goals, spanning 60 years. It tells the tale of one boy born to unbelievable wealth and another boy born in the pits of poverty. Their lives and destinys entwine. It has you rooting for them one minute and then frustrated with them the next.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This was the first Jeffrey Archer book I read and all I can say if you haven't read it is go and get it... it's superb! The basic theme of the book is about two characters, one of whom is called Kane, the other (believe it or not) Abel. The book describes their lives in parallel and the various stages in life in which they meet or affect eachother. The book cleverly alternates chapter between each of them as they grow up in completely different environments in Boston and Poland, to the point at which you can't help but wonder whether these two will ever meet. The characters are described fantastically and the way in which true historic events are included is also very well done.
There isn't as such an excitement crescendo to this book and there are perhaps pretentions that this should go down as a classic (which for me anyone it does), but the ending to the story is brilliant - a top effort from start to finish.
On a side note, there are two books that follow this one as well - The Prodigal Daughter and Shall We Tell The President. The former is an excellent book although perhaps too similar to Kane and Abel looking at the next generation of Kane and Abel. Shall We Tell The President continues from this but was apparently originally written with completely different characters - for me, it's a shame it was changed... the book's great but it gains nothing by including the Kanes again.
My recommendation would be definitely read the Prodigal Daughter (but not too soon after Kane and Abel) but as for Shall We Tell The President, see if you can get a copy of the original version.
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Jeffrey Archer, a modern storytelling great.
Whilst I was originally quite dubious as to whether I would enjoy this book, I put aside all my preconceptions about the man who wrote it and decided to pick it up and give it a... Read more
Published 8 days ago by J Hollis
kane and abel
this was one of the very first books that i read and couldn't put it down. I re-read it again this year and it was as good if not better the second time around. Read more
Published 2 months ago by jo darby
Kane and Abel
This was the first Jeffrey Archer book I have read. The man is a genius because I am now hooked on how he delivers a story. Brilliant
Published 2 months ago by SOwen
Beautiful
I've heard about Kane and able, but never got round to reading or watching the TV programe made, but I really enjoyed the story and it's worth a read.
Published 3 months ago by tresmond
Kane and Abel
Kane and Abel was a very good read indeed. Jeffrey Archer is a very good author and i have read most of his books.
Published 3 months ago by Orange
My first but by no means my last...
This was my first Jeffrey Archer book which I grudgingly read after many recommendations and I was more than pleasantly surprised. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ers Thommo
Very good story
Very good story that spans the life of two men. It is very fast paced and interesting with some good twists along the way. Read more
Published 4 months ago by James Cain
An Archer Epic
This is an epic tale of the lives of two strong and successful men. The book is remarkable because of the pace of the story telling. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Paul Sloane
Disappointment
I wanted to read a book by J.A. and got this one based on the reviews. I eventually finished the book on few attempts - it's not the style I didn't like - it's well written, but... Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Bartek
Kane & Abel
A very good story, easy to follow and well written. I will be purchasing more of his books even though I did not enjoy the prison diary's
Published 6 months ago by Robin
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