bubbazuzu 's review for:

As the Crow Flies by Jeffrey Archer

4.0

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I was totally surprised by this book. I thought it was going to be a thriller/mystery but it's nothing like that. The book follows Charlie Trumper from his childhood to his retirement. Spanning decades, Charlie survives two wars, a spiteful wealthy snob and some serious set backs as he builds his empire of retail establishments. The characters are wonderfully drawn and, although I've never been to England, I felt right there with him in the slums of London. You end up routing for him and his family and so desperately want him to trounce is enemy. It is a long book and felt like it in some parts and that's the reason it didn't get 5 stars. Otherwise, I'd highly recommend it.