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Kane and Abel (Paperback)

by Jeffrey Archer (Author)
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  • Paperback: 200 pages
  • Publisher: Pan Books; New edition edition (4 Jul 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 033041898X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0330418980
  • Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,616 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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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‘A storyteller in the class of Alexandre Dumas’ --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Keeping you reading., 18 Mar 2003
This review is from: Kane and Abel (Coronet Books) (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.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Splendid book covering two lifetimes (literally!!), 14 Mar 2003
By Darren Simons (Middlesex, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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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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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This should have been called Kane vs. Abel!, 6 Aug 2004
By Antonio Pineda (UK) - See all my reviews
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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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
Good book. Had to get it after reading a lot of positive reviews. However, i felt a couple of details could have been left out. Nice one Jeffery.
Published 12 days ago by I. Osaze

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful
I have to say that this is one of those books that you can read again and again. I read this book when i was about 13 after watching the wonderfull sam neal in the tv mini series... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Paranormal Fanatic

5.0 out of 5 stars an epic, in every possible sense
I felt compelled to pick up this wonderful story-tapestry when I read that the Mail on Sunday called Archer 'Probably the greatest storyteller of our age'. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Dr. M von Vogelhausen

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
ONLY THE SECOND ARCHER BOOK I HAVE READ, BUT IT IS AMAZING I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN!
Published 4 months ago by R. James

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding read!
Where do I start. This is easily the best book I have ever read! I loved it and could not put it down. What makes the book so good! Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Must read.
This is an excellent book. Gripping from start to finish I have recommended it to many friends who have been amazed by it also. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A lierary genius
I found this book hard to put down, it held me to it for hours every night. Archer is a literary genius. Read more
Published 8 months ago by P.Rodgers

5.0 out of 5 stars Kane and Abel by Archer
My first read for an Archer book. only read it because of the very good reviews it has. and will now read the rest of his books. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mrs. R. Ware

3.0 out of 5 stars Reasonably OK pot-boiler
I read Kane and Abel when I was a teenager shortly after I'd devoured the TV mini-series. I loved the TV programme and I loved the book back then. Read more
Published 9 months ago by J. Jacob

5.0 out of 5 stars Unputdownable read!
I'm a huge fan of Jeffrey Archer and have read this book in the past and love it. Bought it from Amazon recently and could not put it down. Read more
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