A Prisoner of Birth
by Jeffrey Archer
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Read in May, 2008
recommends it for:
Court room Drama lovers,Fans of Prison break
I read the excerpt on his site and I liked it, wonder if its going to be a court-room drama.....it would be nice to see Archer touch that.....bought the "Only for Indian sub-continent" paperback two days ago, when I went to buy sheets of paper for university.....hoping to start reading it soon!
8th May 2008
I finished the book two days ago. It was a very engaging book. The flow of the narration is very smooth, u read on and when you look back you realize that you have read so m...more
8th May 2008
I finished the book two days ago. It was a very engaging book. The flow of the narration is very smooth, u read on and when you look back you realize that you have read so m...more
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This book has the best cast of characters next only to Kane and Abel...amazingly written are the scenes involving the trial of Danny Cartwright...and the prison cell that he shares with Sir Nicholas Moncrieff(who is in more ways than one...Danny's confidante,friend ,philosopher and guide) and Big Al( who is another person Danny can always count on).Danny himself is an intriguing character ...but the character I'm in love with:) is Alex Redmayne...I love his arguments and principles and amazing l...more
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Read in March, 2008
Another winner by Jeffrey Archer. I have only read one of the Prison Diaries, but you can certainly see how he got the original idea, and then how he developed it. Knowing he lived part of this life, makes it better--it's not all fiction. The book jacket gives the teaser of a surprise ending, and it was that. It even made me think of the psychological impact the whole experience would have made to that character's life. I am trying to not give it away.
Anyone who wants a quick, mildly tho...more
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Read in April, 2008
Jeffrey is back with a bang. Its definitely in the league of Kane & Abel and Not a penny more, Not a Penny Less.
For a change Jeffrey does not span through several generations this time. The whole book has a time span of less than 5 years, but boy! a hell of a five years I must say.
The only disappointment I felt after reading the book was that it was over :), something which I clearly remember feeling after completely Kane and Abel as well.
I highly recommend this one to one and al...more
For a change Jeffrey does not span through several generations this time. The whole book has a time span of less than 5 years, but boy! a hell of a five years I must say.
The only disappointment I felt after reading the book was that it was over :), something which I clearly remember feeling after completely Kane and Abel as well.
I highly recommend this one to one and al...more
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Read in April, 2008
This is my first Jeffrey Archer book and I couldn't put it down. It has lots of elements of The Count of Monte Cristo and would be a great read alike for fans of that book. It deals with elements of the British legal system (some of the questioning is really engaging as you try to figure out what the lawyers are going for), life in jail,the way Swiss banks operate and is just a complicated adventure that leaves lots of room for the reader's imagination. A great Y/A read.
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Read in April, 2008
I used to read Jeffrey Archer books all the time and was happy to find this on the library shelf. It is the story of a young English man who is falsely accused of murdering his best friend and the subsequent events that try to prove his innocence. There is a bit of improbability to the plot that made me give it a three star instead of four star rating...there again, my unimaginative nature coming into play! But I would recommend it as an enjoyable read.
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Read in April, 2008
There I was, thoroughly enjoying the first half -- great story telling, well detailed prison scenes obviously drawn from Archer's own experience -- and then there was a plot twist that was SO BOGUS that I just stopped reading. Some of the other reviewers describe it as "a bit of a stretch." Remember the movie "Dave?" Two guys who look exactly alike, and one of them's the President? THAT was a bit of a stretch. This was freakin' nuts.
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Read in April, 2008
Audiobook--I love these types of stories (Count of Monte Cristo types)and I really enjoyed this book. The only reason why didn't give it 5 stars was due to the explicit language in the prison segments. The author himself spent several years in prison and I'm sure that his depiction of prison life was pretty spot on; however, the language is too strong to comfortably recommend to others.
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Read in March, 2008
Wow! I felt like a 13 year old reading the final installment of Harry Potter. Other than bathroom breaks and a quick dinner, I did not put this book down. Jeffrey Archer is a master with characters, twists and storys within storys. I am going to write a novel like this as soon as I can!
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Read in April, 2008
This book got better and better the further I got into it. I didn't realize right away that it is a modern version of a classic. Once I realized that, I was excited to see how far the similarities went. I was worried about 3/4 way through that it wouldn't end well, but Archer left a few good surprises for me that made it end very well.
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Read in April, 2008
500 pages....too many words....highs and lows....boring and exciting.....did not buy the main premis but had to read it to the end. Lots of twists, pretty clever, and recommended for people who like long books and the setting...."jolly ole England". I dount if I read another by the author.
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Read in March, 2008
I was disappointed with the Prisoner Diaries series but this is the Jeffrey Archer who wrote Cane and Able. It was excellent, I could not put it down! Only negative was trying to translate what some of the english terms were....as in 'trainers' which meant sneakers!
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Read in March, 2008
This is a story of two men and the lengths their friends will go to in order to support them. It's the wrongly accused, injustice, the value of patience and people who believe in you, bettering yourself no matter your circumstances, revenge and justice.
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Read in April, 2008
First, I really like Jeffrey Archer and loved "Kane and Abel." It's been a while since I read "The Count of Monte Cristo, but isn't this just an updated version of that story? This is an engaging story, but I was a bit disappointed.
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Read in May, 2008
Like other books by Archer, this one is about a guy who claws his way from poverty to incredible riches.
If you're looking for a motivating novel that's packed with ambition and suspense, give this one a read.
If you're looking for a motivating novel that's packed with ambition and suspense, give this one a read.
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Read in March, 2008
Just completed reading Jeffrey Archer's book and I think it's one of his best. It's an updated, I should say a modern age "The Man In The Iron Mask". It's a great and quick read that you will enjoy to the end!
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Read in March, 2008
A bit far-fetched (way too many coincidences) ... but still an enjoyable page-turning read with a well-told story. Would be perfect for a beach vacation.
Purposely reminiscent of "The Count of Monte Cristo."
Purposely reminiscent of "The Count of Monte Cristo."
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Read in April, 2008
Jeffrey Archer at his best. A page turner from the very first page. The topic of the book was different from other mystery's and love story's you read. A enjoyed every page.
Patti
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Read in May, 2008
This book is, by far, his best effort in 20 years. The twists and turns that the story takes kept me interested all the way through. I will be rereading this book very soon!
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Read in April, 2008
recommends it for:
Everyone
Jeffrey Archer is one of my favorite British writers. Ever since I read Kane and Abel, I have tried to read them all. As the Crow Flies is another excellent book by Archer.
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