Kane and Abel by Jeffrey Archer

Kane and Abel

Kane & Abel #1

Jeffrey Archer with Jeff Harding

19 hours, 28 minutes • first pub 1979 (view editions)

fiction historical thriller adventurous emotional medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy multi-generational family sagas intertwined with intense rivalries and rich historical backdrops that explore themes of ambition and vengeance.

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Born on the same day near the turn of the century on opposite sides of the world, both men are brought together by fate and the quest of a dream. These two men -- ambitious, powerful, ruthless -- are locked in a relentless struggle to build an emp...

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Community Reviews

4.17
based on 4,036 reviews

Moods

emotional: 67%

adventurous: 47%

reflective: 45%

tense: 38%

inspiring: 30%

sad: 27%

challenging: 23%

dark: 22%

mysterious: 19%

hopeful: 17%

informative: 15%

funny: 5%

lighthearted: 3%

relaxing: 3%

Pace

23% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
44% of readers chose A mix
43% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

81% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

34% of readers chose Yes
52% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

51% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
32% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

75% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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