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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Rags to riches again....crackling read though
adventurous
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
This is good story telling at its best. Great, likeable characters who get into various scrapes and adventures as they build a retail empire from east end roots. The Trentham baddies are particularly fun and unlike most modern novels, it’s easy to tell one character from another when they speak.
Modern novelists could learn a great deal from Archer. You can tell he just loves telling this story and that enthusiasm and energy gives the reader a great ride.
Modern novelists could learn a great deal from Archer. You can tell he just loves telling this story and that enthusiasm and energy gives the reader a great ride.
I love Jeffrey Archer because he is a master storyteller. His characters are believable and human. This is one of his best. He can take characters from completely different backgrounds and make you really interested in them. I also love the way he weaves the subplots together into a beautiful tapestry. Charlie Trumper is one of his most colorful and rich characters. This is a great one. It is really long, but once you get into the story, you won't want to put it down.
Great read. The plot and characters were intriguing and I enjoyed growing up with the characters.
It was an okay read. A lot compiled into one book, but the story of the main character is a powerful one.
Jeffrey Archer has proven himself many times. As The Crow Flies proves that he hit the ground running and was already a very good storyteller while young. He knows that even if he repeats himself, as long as there are enough new twists to the plot of any of his book, he'll be forgiven, and his works, enjoyed.
I was thoroughly entertained reading this book which has a few lulls, but which forced me to have stakes in the story at a time when I felt temporarily indifferent. After all why should I care if a millionaire (even self made) is risking his benefits and at worst, would be a bit poorer. No skin off MY nose! Well the author had other thoughts. He made me care.
I no longer think Kane And Abel is this writer's best book. That praise went to Be Careful What You Wish For...now...I'm no longer sure. This book, which I've just read, is one of the strongest 5 star books I've ever rated. The plot points, fleshed out through the way characters behave, present themselves and motivate themselves, generate inexhaustible supply of surprises. Everything is perfectly clear in the book. As The Crow Flies defies any gross accusation that can be thrown at it. It deserved to be read. It's pure entertainment, of the type that can only be offered by books and their makers.
I was thoroughly entertained reading this book which has a few lulls, but which forced me to have stakes in the story at a time when I felt temporarily indifferent. After all why should I care if a millionaire (even self made) is risking his benefits and at worst, would be a bit poorer. No skin off MY nose! Well the author had other thoughts. He made me care.
I no longer think Kane And Abel is this writer's best book. That praise went to Be Careful What You Wish For...now...I'm no longer sure. This book, which I've just read, is one of the strongest 5 star books I've ever rated. The plot points, fleshed out through the way characters behave, present themselves and motivate themselves, generate inexhaustible supply of surprises. Everything is perfectly clear in the book. As The Crow Flies defies any gross accusation that can be thrown at it. It deserved to be read. It's pure entertainment, of the type that can only be offered by books and their makers.
To be perfectly honest, I thought this book was going to be extremely boring. However, I thought I'd give it a shot anyway. Turns out, it is actually pretty good. Jeffrey Archer does a spectacular job of conveying the emotions and personalities of the characters. There are quite a few of them too. I'll admit, at first it was a little difficult to get into, but once I read a few chapters it started to get very interesting. I would only recommend this book to people who don't get bored very easily.