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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. Slow-starting jailbreak novel that turns on an absurd premise. Reworking the plot of a classic novel diminishes the surprise that is the key element of a thriller and Archer's prose technique is not strong enough for tha to be the work's main merit. Superficial characters exchange flat dialogue in what feels like the inept novelisation of an unmade movie. I have enjoyed some Archer novels for the energy of his plots; this lacked that. (  )TheoClarke | Apr 5, 2009 |   This work of fiction is undeniably one of the most engrossing, powerful and head-spinning I have read in a long time. The story flows well even though it is predictable at times. I had to ignore the improbabilities to focus on the protagonist exploits. This novel caught me from the first pages with its numerous spins and turns and its great characterization. I quickly became hooked and had trouble putting it down. Danny Cartwright, who was about to marry his childhood sweetheart, suddenly finds himself accused, convicted and incarcerated for a crime he did not commit. After being mentored by a cell mate, Danny puts his new found knowledge to work. He cleverly escapes under the radar, amasses a huge fortune, a title and plots revenge against those who framed him. Some reviewers refer to this as a modern version of Alexander Dumas' "The Count of Monte Cristo". I do not know if this was Mr Archer's intention but he surely delivered a fascinating, edge of your seat thriller. This fiction is written with revenge and justice as its major themes, it is easy to sympathize with Danny. This novel is a blast, an experience I recommend. (  )Tigerpaw70 | Apr 1, 2009 | Incredibly brilliant! Archer certainly does not disappoint - plot twists abound, but with a purpose. Keeps you on the edge of your seat while reading, and provokes thought when you aren't. I highly recommend it! ( )moonstormer | Mar 9, 2009 | Jeffrey Archer back to his best writing. A master story teller, he does have trouble setting the stage for this yarn, but once he has his main character safely locked up in gaol the story really gets underway. I notice that Archer's descriptions of in-gaol life are very detailed and personal! Great read. ( )bwf999 | Mar 8, 2009 | Excellent story - riveting - kept me interested from beginning to end. RoseEllen | Feb 4, 2009 | 0.130 seconds to build listing
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0312379293, Hardcover)International bestseller and master storyteller Jeffrey Archer is at the very top of his game in a story of fate and fortune, redemption and revenge. (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:02 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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