- Hardcover: 400 pages
- Publisher: Macmillan; First Edition edition (9 Dec 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1405020792
- ISBN-13: 978-1405020794
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.6 x 4.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 317,347 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The author of Sons of Fortune, Jeffrey Archer, is one of the most controversial figures of our age, both as a man and a writer. Jeffrey Archer triumphed over a well-publicised series of disasters to become one of the bestselling writers of the century, and a millionaire several times over. All his mishaps (both financial and personal) merely added to the public image of a writer as one of the great survivors--a man who took all the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune and bounced back. His books were always his salvation--many readers were spellbound by his narrative abilities. In fact, Sons of Fortune has encomiums by four newspapers praising the author.
Of course, famously, Jeffrey Archer was detained at Her Majesty's Pleasure, and this is his first major novel to appear following his incarceration. But Archer fans are not likely to desert him for this little setback, and the new book will ensure the kind of attention that made such predecessors as First Among Equals such copper-bottomed bestsellers.
The concept here is one that has exercised writers since Shakespeare--twins separated by the vicissitudes of chance and reunited under very different circumstances. In Hartford, Connecticut, two brothers are denied the opportunity to grow up together. Fletcher Davenport enjoys life as the son of a millionaire, while his brother Nat grows up under less advantaged circumstances, as the son of a schoolteacher and an insurance salesman. The brothers grow to adulthood not knowing of each others' existence, and Nat distinguishes himself as a war hero in Vietnam before returning to great success as a financier. Fletcher goes from a prestigious law career to become a senator. Ironically, the two men fall in love with the same girl, and when murder enters the equation, one brother has to defend the other against the most severe of charges.
Detailing the American background with great gusto, Archer paints his narrative in broad brushstrokes that may lack subtlety but keep the reader transfixed for the whole length of this epic narrative. --Barry Forshaw
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"Archer provides a fine read with a keen sense of the good and the bad in people and the importance of kinship...[he] masterfully creates a great villian in Elliot, who jumps off the pages in all of his vengeful and shady glamour" -- "Los Angeles Times""One of the top ten storytellers in the world." -"Los Angeles Times""A master at mixing power, politics, and profit into fiction." -"Entertainment Weekly""Archer is a master entertainer." -"Time""Archer plots with skill, and keeps you turning the pages." -"The Boston Globe""Cunning plots, silken style...Archer plays a cat-and-mouse game with the reader." -"The New York Times""A storyteller in the class of Alexandre Dumas...unsurpassed skill...making the reader wonder intensely what will happen next." -"The Washington Post"
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having been a keen reader of Archer novels in the past but totally un-interested in reading his prison diaries, I wondered if any of his novels had passed me by in the last couple of years, so I was delighted when I discovered Sons of Fortune. I think some other reviewers have been slightly harsh but after all, it is a matter of taste. If you compare this book with A Matter of Honour or even the Eleventh Commandment you may well be disappointed, because it's not a gripping chase novel, nor does it hold any of the intrigue of his inside stories of the CIA. It does hold up well against As the Crow flies, however - simply a very good story which you're loathe to put down. Read it - you may well be very pleasantly surprised. I was.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read all the Archer novels I have to say it was dissapointing to say the least. Jeffrey Archer is a victim of his own success and the book is not up to the standard of previous novels. For example the classic Kane and Abel, Honour Among Thieves,The Elenventh Commandment and Not A Penny More Or Less, all had a good story and a twist at the end.
The story line is predictable and goes into too much detail in the politics and the workings of the voting system. In addition without giving anything away, there just seemed to be far too many coincidences that it became unbelievable which led to a weak end to the plot.
If there was a positive in the book, the court- case battle was of interest but Archer only gives it a brief consideration.
The story line is predictable and goes into too much detail in the politics and the workings of the voting system. In addition without giving anything away, there just seemed to be far too many coincidences that it became unbelievable which led to a weak end to the plot.
If there was a positive in the book, the court- case battle was of interest but Archer only gives it a brief consideration.
19 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Just from reading the synopsis on the dust jacket i knew i had to buy it... I wasn't disappointed! A FANTASTIC read and another Jeffery Archer CLASSIC. Full of strong dynamic characters you can't help caring about and a story that keeps you gripped and turning the pages. There really is no storyteller quite like Archer...No sooner had i read the last page and put this book down and i was searching for another Archer book, even one i had previously read, to fill the void... such are the tales he tells that they will pull you in time and time again. Don't miss it.
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Sons of Fortune by Jeffrey Archer
I have read many Jeffrey Archer books and Sons of Fortune was up there with his best. As usual, once started I could not put the book down. I would recommend it. Read more
Published 25 days ago by atatty
Typical Archer, but that's why we read
Seeing the other comments about this being similar to previous novels, I would agree. However, this is why I liked it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Y2J68
Worth a look
As usual, Archer has produced a book which is entertaining and a very easy read. Good for a holiday. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. N. A. LAWSON
No essence, no plot, boring story that drags on and on...
First time I read an Archer book, after my friend recommended him, so I began reading as it promised to have a good plot, about two twin brothers separated at birth. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Juliana Apopei
Jeffery Archer at his best
Right from the beginning you want to find out about the two main characters and where their lives will take them. Read more
Published 23 months ago by mumsiemoose
Very Happy
Very impressed with the overall service, delivery times were acrruate and item was in great condition. Recipitant of gift for christmas was very pleased.
Published on 11 Jan 2010 by Mrs. F. Pengelly
Desperately disappointing!
I can't stand the man himself but have always enjoyed Archer's stories ("As the crow flies" being perhaps the best, in my opinion), so I looked forward to this, having deliberately... Read more
Published on 21 April 2009 by L. Dawson
Jeffery ARcher, Sons of fortune
Jeffrey Archer is the master of the 'Ripping Good Yarn' a real old-fashioned expression which fits perfectly. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2009 by Ms. Gillian Dix
Classic Archer
Archer can write a gripping story and one wants to keep on reading but I do not think this is one of his best. Read more
Published on 9 May 2007 by G. J. Weeks
A Matter Of Taste?
The book is a complete disappointment! Having read all of Archer's books I come to the conclusion that this must be one of his weakest if not the weakest of all. Read more
Published on 13 April 2004
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