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oliviabrisebois's review against another edition
3.0
As the Crow Flies started out as a very slow, boring book, and grew into a lovely story of romance and tragedy. The ending was very exciting though, but I feel like the book could have been condensed a bit. It was rather long for all that it is.
fidoe's review against another edition
5.0
Week 31 Book 34
As The Crow Flies by Jeffrey Archer
Rating: 5/5
Rereading another classic and as always, Jeffrey Archer doesn't disappoint.
This novel revolves around East Ender Charlie who grows up helping his grandfather sell fruits and vegetables off his barrow, and slowly and steadily rises in the retail business, to one day run the biggest retail mall in London.
Ofcourse his path to success is fraught with many obstacles, enemies, and sadness. But his determination makes sure he achieves his goals. Along with his wife, best friend, and honest and trustworthy colleagues, he builds a world class business.
Charlie Trumper is a go getter and my favourite character by Archer. Although this one is a long novel, about 750 pages, there's not a full moment. It's just as unputdownable today as it was 2 decades ago when I first read the book. Reading Archer is sheer joy! Highly recommended.
As The Crow Flies by Jeffrey Archer
Rating: 5/5
Rereading another classic and as always, Jeffrey Archer doesn't disappoint.
This novel revolves around East Ender Charlie who grows up helping his grandfather sell fruits and vegetables off his barrow, and slowly and steadily rises in the retail business, to one day run the biggest retail mall in London.
Ofcourse his path to success is fraught with many obstacles, enemies, and sadness. But his determination makes sure he achieves his goals. Along with his wife, best friend, and honest and trustworthy colleagues, he builds a world class business.
Charlie Trumper is a go getter and my favourite character by Archer. Although this one is a long novel, about 750 pages, there's not a full moment. It's just as unputdownable today as it was 2 decades ago when I first read the book. Reading Archer is sheer joy! Highly recommended.
simpa's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Loved the twists, & characters. Felt it could be real. Loved the strong women, especially for the age it was written. Could see the ending coming a little early, but still enjoyed the ending.
13delathauwere's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
quynh23's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
imperialcat's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
samanthaxe's review against another edition
3.0
Ok but why is Archer obsessed with incest as a plot device??
claire_n's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
5.0
iniye's review against another edition
5.0
Wow! Where do I even start?
This was a rags to riches story about Charlie Trumper, a fruit and vegetable trader. A very intense and emotional storyline. A story that takes place for seven decades with both World Wars included and other events from other continents.
I loved the way the story switched perspective from one character to the other and covering more activities and thoughts from each one of them.
At first, I thought this 800 paged piece might be a drag, but it got better and better from each page turn. The last 150 pages really had me reading as fast as I can. Marvelous writing and a great ending.
I've read two works of Jeffrey Archer this year a they've been solid 5 stars.
This was a rags to riches story about Charlie Trumper, a fruit and vegetable trader. A very intense and emotional storyline. A story that takes place for seven decades with both World Wars included and other events from other continents.
I loved the way the story switched perspective from one character to the other and covering more activities and thoughts from each one of them.
At first, I thought this 800 paged piece might be a drag, but it got better and better from each page turn. The last 150 pages really had me reading as fast as I can. Marvelous writing and a great ending.
I've read two works of Jeffrey Archer this year a they've been solid 5 stars.