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Jobo · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 4095 Location: East Sussex

Has anyone else read this book by Jeffery Archer?

Its been out for 30 years and has just been re-released for the anniversary - I picked up a copy last week.

I have never read any JA novels before but I will say I am absolutely devouring this book!!! I am about halfway through and knitting time is practically on hold just so I can read one more chapter.

Its blooming fantastic IMO - he writes so well and you feel like you are really getting to know the characters and their lives and surroundings.

Right now, I am living in 1920's Boston, America. I love it Laughing

I will definitely be buying more of his books - I never realised how good he was Cool

lillybee · Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 615 Location: Blackpool

I did read it when it came out, can't remember any of it though. I did read a few more of his and they were good
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slowasasnail · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:06 pm Post subject:

Not read this one...but have recently got into Jeffrey Archer. You should try Prisoner of Birth its fab.
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Auntie Noo · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:29 pm Post subject:

oh gosh yes Prisoner of Birth is an excellent book - the audio version is amazing too, as the narrator does such a good job. I never like to admit to liking Jeffrey Archer, but sometimes you just can't help it! Wink

What was the other one that they made a TV serial out of Kane and Abel was one.....?????
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Fi · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:52 pm Post subject:

Gosh I read it ages ago, can it really be that old.

I did enjoy it though.
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Jobo · Joined: 14 Jan 2007 Posts: 4095 Location: East Sussex

dreamcatcher · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 11:34 pm Post subject:

Oh my, that takes me back! I have a signed copy of (I think) First Among Equals. JA came to our college as a guest of the Conservative society, so of course all being nosy we went along to the meeting and got a book signed afterwards Very Happy

He is certainly a good speaker - the sort that can carry an audience along even if they weren't quite sure they agreed with him, IYSWIM!

(We also had a visit from Cliff one day too but sadly he refused to sing for us ...)
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terri · Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 6:02 am Post subject:

I read it a lot of years ago, I'm sure I read one called The prodigal daughter too....... Confused

I think Prisoner of birth is one of my favourite audiobooks, I've listened to it several times, "Paths of Glory" is good too, thats based on the story of George Mallory, the everest climber, another good one Very Happy

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ClaireUK · Posted: Thu Oct 22, 2009 10:24 am Post subject:

Is there 'Rich man, Poor man' too? I enjoy some of his books and Kane and Abel is great : )
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malteser · Joined: 05 Nov 2006 Posts: 1331 Location: Derbyshire

I read all his earlier works, there was one about a department store.

I think Rich Man, Poor Man was by Irwin Shaw and was made into a mini series in the late 70's but Kane and Abel was the sequel to this. I am confused. I must try reading some of his later books.

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