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Hi Nada,Whenever someone is writing something that contains a spoiler, they are supposed to use the spoiler html code found in the link that says (some html is okay).
It will apprear like this: (view spoiler)
That way, Goodreads will automatically hide that section unless you click to read. Hopefully others will practice this!
Thanks for posting!
Kelsey
Brian wrote: "This is actually my first Jeffrey Archer book. I love it so far, and when I get through the books now released in the Clifton Chronicles, I will definitely hunt down his other books. I knew Jeffrey..."Glad you found us, Brian! Welcome!
Linda wrote: "I was just going back over all the chapter discussions to see what new comments anyone might have and discovered that the chapters 27 - 34 site is missing. Anyone have any idea what happened to it?"Hi Linda! You have to click on "more discussions" to see all of the chapter topics.
Here's a link, too: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Check out this new Jeffrey Archer documentary! It's available on YouTube, and part one is posted to the group.Share your thoughts below! It's really interesting!
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HuiB...)
Debie wrote: "Already started and onto the last book of the series. It only gets better so keep reading!"Glad you are enjoying the series! I've just started reading Sins of the Father. Love it so far!
The conclusion! In this thread I want to hear your thoughts on both the section and the entire book. Did you like the way it ended? Will you or have you already begun reading the next book in the series, THE SINS OF THE FATHER?
Melissa wrote: "Chapter 3 from Old Jack,"Try to treat the whole thing as if you're starting out on an adventure to a new world, where everyone begins as equals."
Great advice for anyone, at any age trying somet..."
Great quote!
Welcome to all of the new members! So glad you've joined us! Remember, a winner will be randomly selected from each chapter discussion thread to win the other three books in the Clifton Chronicles series. So get reading, and start discussing!If you would like to start your own thread to discuss something that you find particularly interesting about ONLY TIME WILL TELL or any of Jeffrey Archer's other books, please feel free.
I look forward to chatting with all of you!
I adore Emma. I love that she is pursuing an education. I love her relationship with Harry. I love that she has the sense to doubt her father. But still not sure what to think about this whole brother/sister situation! The end of this section ends with a bang! Old Jack does what we all know must have been very difficult, but VERY necessary. Would you have intervened the way Old Jack did?I wanted to take a moment to discuss the structure of writing here. I really enjoy the way that Archer will tell one aspect of the story several times over, but from different character's perspectives. For instance, seeing the growth of Emma and Harry’s relationship from Harry’s perspective is quite different than Emma’s. Do you like the way this is structured?
*Remember, one winner will be randomly selected from the comments below to win the second, third, and fourth books in the CLIFTON CHRONICLES SERIES*
Off to the Highlands with Giles and Harry! Turns out Giles is quite the Sherlock, spotting his father’s private detective and then jumping out of a moving car to dodge him. I like this side of Giles!What does everyone think about Harry and Emma’s blossoming romance? Can I be the first to say…eeeeeew?
We, along with Harry and Giles, learn something quite shocking about Maisie in this section. Did you guess what Maisie’s new career path was before it was revealed?
*Remember, one winner will be randomly selected from the comments below to win the second, third, and fourth books in the CLIFTON CHRONICLES SERIES*
“Harry would claim, many years later, that I had shaped his whole life. In truth, it was he who saved mine.”—Old Jack TarI think this was my favorite section so far! We finally get some answers about why Old Jack lives in the train cart, who helped pay for the watch Harry bought for Maisie, and who helped Harry get the choral scholarship. It seems Old Jack was behind nearly all of Harry’s good fortune. What do you think about Old Jack and the way that he “imprisoned” himself out of the guilt he felt for killing 11 men in war? Why do you think Old Jack has taken such an interest in Maisie and Harry?
*Remember, one winner will be randomly selected from the comments below to win the second, third, and fourth books in the CLIFTON CHRONICLES SERIES*
Finally…a glimpse into the mind of Hugo Barrington! I kept hoping there was some redeemable quality about the man, but alas, there is not. What do you think about Hugo? What do you think drives him to be so evil? Insecurity? Fear? I really like Detective Inspector Blakemore—if only his wit would outmatch Hugo’s power and position. So far, money seems to “solve all” for Hugo. And poor Maisie! As if the odds being completely against her wasn’t enough, now Hugo is eliminating every single chance of hope for the woman, and she doesn’t even know it.
Old Jack Tar is next!
*Comment below and we will randomly select one of you to win the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th book in the CLIFTON CHRONICLES series!*
What does everyone think of Maisie Clifton? She’s had a lot of bad luck, starting with her husband disappearing (dying?), her brother being arrested, and her teashop burning down. But she’s a hard worker and a caring mother. In the last bit of this section, Maisie’s luck seems to return with the arrival of the insurance check for the teashop. Do you think this good luck will last? The plot concerning Harry’s “father” certainly thickens in this section. Anyone have a theory on what really happened to Arthur? What was Hugo’s involvement? I can’t wait to learn more! And on a side note, how does Old Jack know so much about everything?
Again, feel free to share/post and of your own questions or thoughts!
*Comment below and we will randomly select one of you to win the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th book in the CLIFTON CHRONICLE series!*
Chapters 1-10 (Maisie/Harry)Ten chapters in and we’re about to switch from Harry’s story to Maisie’s (after a brief insight into Maisie’s story in the prelude).
I can’t wait to hear what everyone thinks so far!
Who is your favorite character at this point? I am so intrigued by Old Jack. I have a feeling he knows a lot more than he lets on.
Harry meets and befriends two boys at school, Giles and Deakins. All three boys have such unique personalities: Giles comes from a wealthy family but has a bit of a rebellious side, Deakins is ingenious but socially challenged, and Harry comes from a humble background but has a musical gift. Which character is most like you as a child? Why?
Have any of you formulated your own questions and/or theories after reading the first 10 chapters? Share away!
*Comment below and we will randomly select one of you to win the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th book in the CLIFTON CHRONICLE series!*
Which Jeffrey Archer book is your favorite and why? ONLY TIME WILL TELL is my first Archer book, but I can't wait to read the next!
As you read, post your favorite quotes!Here are some of my favorites:
“Some people standby you in your darkest hour while others walk away; only a select few march towards you and become even closer friends.”
“You can often judge the character of a person by the way he treats his fellow men.”
Chinmay wrote: "Excited and cant wait to receive my copy. Just checked that it is about 400 pages and so planning to get through it in a weekend. Hopefully will get it in the mailbox by Feb end. Anybody who has ..."
Hi Chinmay! Because this giveaway is so much larger than the usual giveaways (1,000 copies!), it is going to take a little bit longer to get the books mailed out to all of the readers. But don't worry, it's worth the wait!
Beth wrote: "On what date will this group begin discussion of ONLY TIME WILL TELL?"Hi Beth! Now that the giveaway has ended, we will be posting discussion questions, broken down by sections of the book, within the next couple of weeks. We want to give readers time to receive their copy in the mail and dive in!
Welcome, everyone! The 1,000 copy giveaway ends in a couple of weeks. Once it does, we will be posting discussion questions for different sections of the book so all of you can read at your own pace, and discuss as you read!We will also be hosting giveaways of the second, third, and fourth books, so tune back soon--and tell your friends!
In the mean time, feel free to introduce yourself. Have any of you read Jeffrey Archer before?
