- Paperback: 704 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New edition edition (26 Jan 1989)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 014011212X
- ISBN-13: 978-0140112122
- Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 11.4 x 5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,362,383 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have read this book five or six times since my first reading when I was 18. I found it totally absorbing and fascinating, from a historical viewpoint as well as getting into the thoughts of the various narrators. Written from the perspective of five different people, a brilliant insight into the way people think and act, and why they do what they do ................
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I was given this book by a friend as it is not normally the type of 'ongoing' saga novel that I would pick up but was pleasantly suprised. Ms Howatch tells the story from several different view points which is revealing and also poses a problem as to which protagonist you want to root for. Although it was a slow start I was hooked byt he first 100 pages.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is another marvellous book by Susan Howatch. I know of no other writer who is able to enter the minds of her characters so well and relate their perspective of a situation so convincingly. Although it doesn't say so in the foreward, the characters seem to be based on Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, Marc Anthony and Augustus Caesar. This is done very cleverly and lends an awful inevitability to the story, knowing that if it is followed to its logical conclusion there can be only one survivor...!
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The Rich Are Different
Susan Howatch is one of my favorite authors. Her books are indepth and full of exciting characters. A lot of reasearch must have gone into the life style of the banking world. Read more
Published 3 months ago by maz
Susan is always a great read for us girls
I've read most of Susan Howatch's novels and always enjoy them, going back to re=read them. Great books for holidays all the usual ingredients love, sex, romance, power and... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Catherine Kennedy
A good book but not her best
I did enjoy this book but having been spoiled by penmarric, cashelmara and the wheel of fortune I found this book slightly less enthralling. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ladyg
A compelling story
This book is not just an amazing description of the 20s and 30s but also illustrates a pattern of relationships in a family. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2009 by Devaki Khanna
Wonderful, insightful Howatch
I love all of Howatch's book (except the very early ones) and if I could say that they are all favourites, I would - as that is not possible I can only say that this book is... Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2009 by Mrs. Judith Lugg
OK read but not my favourite Howatch
Susan Howatch reveals to her readers how life was lived by the rich. The characters in this book are what makes it work though there is plenty of action. Read more
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