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by Jeffrey Archer (Author)
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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Pan Books (16 Oct 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 033046406X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0330464062
  • Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 11.2 x 4.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,117 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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47 of 51 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Courtroom Scenes Ever, 27 Mar 2008
By Mr. Fintan Mcmahon "Fintan Mac." (Wexford, Ireland) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Prisoner of Birth (Hardcover)
This is Jeffrey Archer back where he belongs - on top. From the first couple of pages the pace rarely flags. The twists and turns are excellent. The worst thing about this book is it's length!! It's too long and too short all at once.

It will keep you up at night well past your sleeping time and you will want to get back to it first thing the next morning. But beware it leaves a big hole when you are finished. Be sure to have another book to hand because you will still want to read.

Can't wait for his next book.
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57 of 63 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sleepless Nights, 8 Mar 2008
This review is from: A Prisoner of Birth (Hardcover)
I can not remember the last time I picked up a book by any author and literally couldn't put it down until I had read the last page. Such was my night last night when I began to read a copy of Jeffrey Archer's new novel 'A Prisoner of Birth' in the evening. I was hooked into the story and fate of Danny Cartwright from the first chapter and absolutely stunned by the last. I found the pace of 'A Prisoner of Birth' unstoppable and the twist and turns not only gripping but incredibly interesting and informative. I did not find any part of the book to be improbable -or at least no more so than the hidden treasure in the great Dumas classic, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' which 'A Prisoner of Birth' revives. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking to read a novel that not only gives insight into prison life, but the thrilling sophistication in which revenge today can be carried out. I now look forward to catching up on the past books of Jeffrey Archer - although I not looking forward to the sleepless nights that no doubt will follow.
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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping from the start, this is a compelling read., 23 Mar 2008
By Helen Simpson (Leeds, England) - See all my reviews
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Some reviews have compared it to 'Kane and Abel', one of his first novels - however although I have read a few of Archer's other books, I've not read that particular one so couldn't compare it. I just enjoyed the book for what it was - a well told story that maybe could be argued was slightly far-fetched at times...but it wasn't far-fetched enough to make me want to put it down.

The characters are either 'goodies' who are loyal, honest and likable or 'baddies' (I almost wanted to boo when they made an appearance!) who are cheats and liars. A plot that is cleverly thought out and forces you to "just read one more page" until you realise you've read another 30!



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4.0 out of 5 stars Another classic from Archer
I'm a huge fan of Jeffrey Archer. You can say what you like about the perjuring old Tory...he writes a damn good novel! Read more
Published 3 days ago by Femmielala

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Outstanding book. A real page turner with some great twists and turns. I read it in 2 days...and I have a job!
Published 19 days ago by S. Stebbing

5.0 out of 5 stars Super stuff
What can I say, Jeffrey Archer has done it again. I never want to put a book of his down until I've finished reading it.
Published 26 days ago by Mrs. M. Muse

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic.
Silly me, this is only the second Archer novel I have read because I don't much care for the man.But the fact is he is a FANTASTIC storyteller and this is a brilliant read... Read more
Published 28 days ago by richard Brown

5.0 out of 5 stars A Prisoner of Birth
Non- Stop twists and turns, as the story unfolds I just could not bare not knowing the outcome of Danny Cartwrights fate and 3 sleepless nights later. fantasic! Read more
Published 1 month ago by D. Pritchard

4.0 out of 5 stars Too incredible
I like Archer's work but I found the identity swap at the heart of the plot to be unbelievable. The author has drawn on his own prison experience which was much more credible than... Read more
Published 1 month ago by G. J. Weeks

4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
This is the first book i have read from Jeffrey Archer. I enjoyed it from start to finish and will definatly be reading more of his books.
Published 1 month ago by Flynnie

5.0 out of 5 stars One for the beach!
Jeffrey Archer is back! What a fantastic book! Drama, suspense, humour and more twists and turns than a roller coaster!!! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Magnolia

4.0 out of 5 stars Preposterous, but enthralling
Archer sets his readers up perfectly in the opening chapters to make this a captivating read.

Danny Cartrwight is wrongfully jailed for murder for 22 years and the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by johnverp

1.0 out of 5 stars Awful!
This book reminds me of the books that I read to my grandkids called A Series of Unfortunant Events except
that the ending of those books was more realistic and the writing... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Joan M. Hulburt

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