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'Archer has a gift for plot that can only be described as genius' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Probably the greatest storyteller of our age' MAIL ON SUNDAY
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They had only one thing in common . . . William Lowell Kane and Abel Rosnovski, one the son of a Boston millionaire, the other a penniless Polish immigrant - two men born on the same day on opposite sides of the world, their paths destined to cross in the ruthless struggle to build a fortune. The marvellous story, spanning sixty years, of two powerful men linked by an all-consuming hatred, brought together by fate to save . . . and finally destroy . . . each other. 'Archer has a gift for plot that can only be described as genius' Daily Telegraph 'Probably the greatest storyteller of our age' Mail on Sunday
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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By Antonio Pineda
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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
By "ginawina3"
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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
I was sticked to this book for many hours! I found it interesting that an English writer mixed the story of American with my countryman. Archer followed carefully our history, but the geografical details aren't so genuine. The only mistake I found, is that there is not such a name as Zaphia (I think he meant Zofia) and Abel couldn't be baptized as W³adek- the whole name is W³adys³aw. I think it's the best of all Archer'a books. But I certainly don't recommend the sequel- it was too simmilar to the first part.
I'm sorry for my English...
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By "ejminx"
Format:Paperback
I must confess I entered into reading this with quite a sniffy attitude, which was quickly replaced by awe at such a well penned page turner. The plot itself, two men born at the same time with very different but intrinsically linked lifestyles, one materialistic and the other a survivor etc etc, makes for a somewhat cliched but excellent combination. The key to its success is how Archer manages to turn this into a rivotting storyline with clever twists and turns, fuelled by the hatred that the main characters have for each other when they both become rivals. You find yourself swept along with the fast pace and waiting for the good to trimuph over evil. If you've never given his books a try, I thoroughly recommend this for a good read.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Started this book on my Kindle app just the other day.
I'm loving the storyline thus far. I'm approximately a third of the way through this book and am very impressed with my first Jeffrey Archer novel.
However, what I'm not loving is the shockingly bad proof reading! Not quite sure how (technically) a paper book is fashioned into a Kindle book but what I'm sure of is that no human has proof read this edition. I'm wondering if somehow this edition has been auto-typed by a computer system; the mistakes almost read like predictive text sometimes.
There hasn't been a chapter so far without misspelt words or transposed characters within a word. Just awful. I'm not getting carried away when I say there's a mistake on almost every other page. The mistakes are so numerous it's distracting away from what is a very good book. What a shame.
I'm loving the storyline thus far. I'm approximately a third of the way through this book and am very impressed with my first Jeffrey Archer novel.
However, what I'm not loving is the shockingly bad proof reading! Not quite sure how (technically) a paper book is fashioned into a Kindle book but what I'm sure of is that no human has proof read this edition. I'm wondering if somehow this edition has been auto-typed by a computer system; the mistakes almost read like predictive text sometimes.
There hasn't been a chapter so far without misspelt words or transposed characters within a word. Just awful. I'm not getting carried away when I say there's a mistake on almost every other page. The mistakes are so numerous it's distracting away from what is a very good book. What a shame.
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A real page turner which has withstood the test of time with consummate ease. Without a doubt Archer is the best story teller around.
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Read this book, just couldn't put it down another page turner by mr Archer, recommend it to be read, great story
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Bought for my wife. How good is Amazon/Kindle!!! Thank you...it was there in seconds! Not sure I could read Jeffrey Archer but we'll see!!!
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Mr Archer at his best!
An excellent book. I was hooked from chapter to chapter. Personally I look for books which are easy to read and have an interesting storyline - the basics. Read more
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Easy reader!
Usual Jeffrey Archer good read. A little predictable in places, but overall a good story. Makes me want to read the follow up.
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I absolutely loved it and didnt want it to finish because I didnt think I would find another book that was as enjoyable - Fantastic!
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