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| A Prisoner of Birth | 
 enlarge | Author: Jeffrey. Archer
Publisher: Macmillan
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 6327
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 400
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Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 6.3 x 2
ISBN: 0230531423
EAN: 9780230531420
ASIN: 0230531423
Publication Date: March 7, 2008
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 the Count of Monte Cristo in modern world... November 13, 2008
I wouldn't call it "British John Grisham", as the story is more like the count of Monte Cristo in modern world. And Alexandre Duma had created this twist in story long time ago. Nevertheless, the book has it all suspense, conspiracy, Swiss banks, crime & love story. It was an enjoyable read especially after John Grisham's "Innocent man". Both of these books create scary thoughts of innocent men in jail and who is responsible for that or if ever will be punished.
I liked the title of the book "A prisoner of birth" - it proves that it is possible to achieve anything even though people have different upbringings in life. It might just take more time and determination.
 Disappointing November 3, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
As other reviewers have already pointed out, this really is a reworking of Dumas' classic tale 'the Count of Monte Christo'. But unlike most other reviewers I find that very unsatisfactory. Especially since I enjoyed some of Mr. Archers earlier works so much because of their originality. I do think the similarities are intentional, as Dumas' novel is referenced at some stage.
I also found the actual writing 'loose'. And what I mean by that is that you sometimes get a feeling Mr. Archer was not 100% sure where he was going with the story and was letting his fingers decide on the plot. A great example of this writing style is Louis L'Amour, author of over 100+ Westerns, who admitted he would only have a very broad outline of the plot and, once he started typing, just let the story run with itself. Now, when we are talking about quite straightforward Western stories, this is an acceptable approach. But when you are writing a complicated thriller, it means the writer has to rely on too many coincidences and chance meetings to advance the plot. I don't remember Mr. Archers previous novels to be like this, so what I am not sure about is whether over the past few years his writing has dropped in quality or my standards have increased and I demand more from my books. A disappointing read nevertheless.
Best Jeffrey Archer in years October 31, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Once i started this i couldn't put it down i finished it within two days! Its an amazing story, full of brilliant plot twists and turns and you really feel for the characters! I would recommend this to anyone who is or isn't a fan of Archer. A must read!
A gripping read October 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was enthralled from start to finish. This is a book that once I finished I wanted to read again and I never read books a second time - it was even great on second time around and still held my attention. Well worth the money.
back to his best October 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Boy! What a gripping tale. Flinton Mac is spot on, I couldn't put it down and it kept me up all night.
The characterisations are superb, the background material is meticulously researched and presented and the plot though inventive is beautifully paced.
What I have always liked about Archer is that all the clues are there for you during an earlier stage of the narrative, so that when the twist in the plot happens you say to yourself "Of course! Why didn't I think of that?"
And twists there are a-plenty right up to the final chapter, and indeed the final word!
Well done Jeffrey, back to the top of your powers. I can't wait for the next one.
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