3.92 AVERAGE


I'm not sure binge reading this series is a great idea. I love the story and how the authored has developed characters throughout the first five books, although some of the people really grate on you after a while. I do enjoy Archer's turn of phrase.

3,5 stars. Reliably entertaining, as always.

Probably closer to a 3.5 for me. I've always called these books Danielle Steel for men, but this one was a little less soap opera-y than others have been. At this point, I know well that Archer intends to end the book on a cliffhanger, but what I found irritating this time is that he didn't wrap up ANY storyline. Usually, he wraps up the main storyline, and then in the last couple of chapters introduces a new plot that ends on a cliffhanger. We didn't get that here at all, just the continuation of the plot lines the entire book was built on leading up to no resolution. Annoying.

Mightier Than the Sword was perfect title for this book. Another stellar book in this compelling series that revolved around two family and their never ending problems. It was about, good vs bad, don’t get greedy, sticking to morals and principles will always be rewarding, fight for yourself at right time, fate, family, love and passion.

I enjoyed every tricky situations every characters faced, how they fought their enemies- who won one or two small battle as well that made me worry for characters- and how they came out of it. I loved each of them for not losing their head or hope, sought each other’s help and advice, fought keeping their morals and principles intact that ultimately rewarded them with best result.

Overall, Mightier Than the Sword was gripping, fast paced historical fiction and family saga, full of twist and turn and drama. I definitely recommend this to fans of Jeffrey Archer.

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3.5 stars