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Summary: Thou Shalt Not Put This Book Down
Review: This commandment may not be the actual one, but The Eleventh Commandment, written by Jeffrey Archer, is a riveting, thrilling novel. The nonstop pace of this book makes it a winner, along with the witty set of characters, such as 28-year veteran of the CIA and holder of the Medal of Honor, Connor Fitzgerald. As the CIA's most deadly weapon, Fitzgerald is assigned by the hard-nosed, stringent Director, Helen Dexter, to assassinate a Russian presidential candidate. When the CIA turns against him, Fitzgerald ends up struggling to survive in the conflict he is in between the Russian Mafia, the President of the United States, his family, and the institution that he devoted much of his life to. With a series of backstabbing and deceiving tricks, the President and his long-lost best friend attempt saving his life.
The unexpected always occurs in this spine-tingling book, and each page is better than the last. The fast pace and trickery throughout makes it nearly impossible to predict what will happen next, with each chapter ending as a cliffhanger. Eager to find out what will happen to Fitzgerald next, it is impossible to not root for him, whether it be in the Washington, St. Petersburg, or Australia. Because of the many conflicts within conflicts, the story never slows down, and the plot is always thickening. Although the constant change in point of view is a bit confusing, it makes it even more enjoyable for any reader. The Eleventh Commandment would appeal to anyone, male or female, young or old, who has the least bit of interest in either mystery, thrillers, suspense, or action. Starting this book would be agreeing to follow the commandment, "Thou Shalt Not Put This Book Down."
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Summary: A CLASSIC ARCHER
Review: The novel is highly entertaining,especially to those interested in cold war politics. The chief protagonist(connor fitzgerald) is the the c.i.a's most deadly weapon who is on his last assingment before he retires from the company.After a successful mission in bogota the president orders an inquiry into the death of a leading presidential aspirant in bogota. Hellen dexter, the C.I.A boss discovers that the company's action might be exposed and the only way to save her skin is to do away with fitzgerald(the man who carried out the assingment). To dispose him, he is sent on another mission in Russia to assasinate another communinst presidential aspirant and from there its a hair rising drama that can only be left to the reader to find out for himself. the book is highly reccomended to those in love with international politics and the dreaded cold war.
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Summary: CIA = Evil, Must stop the CIA, must stop...
Review: If you like Rush Limbaugh, this isn't your book. Archer, a former member of Parliament, takes a skewed view of American politics and the evil that lurks within us. Notably, however, he did his homework in adding authentic details on late 1990's events within Washington DC. This book is often confusing. When somebody appears to die, be skeptical, they may come back more often than Shirley Maclain. Thank goodness this amusing fantasy is far from reality.
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Summary: A little disappointing.
Review: I usually like Jeffrey Archer, but I found this book a little confusing, and I could sort of guess the plot twists ahead. Still, it was entertaining. I would rate it 3 1/2 stars, but you can only use whole numbers!
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Summary: SCARY
Review: A misleading look at the CIA, but essentially a good read if you don't care wheather the books you read are little bit cheesy.
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Summary: The Eleventh Commandment:
Review: The Eleventh Commandment:Thou shall not get caught...reading this book. If caught, deny EVERYTHING.
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Summary: a younger John Grishman
Review: If you like action/suspense novels, this is the one for you! The Eleventh Commandment reminds me of John Grishman's earlier novels. They share elements of suspense as well as convoluted plots and characters who miraculously straighten out in the end. This was my first book by Archer, but it has definately inspired me to read more!
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Summary: A Thriller Well Worth Reading!
Review: After his last two disappointing books, Archer returns with a fast-paced, highly entertaining political thriller. The plot has some interesting and surprising twists, and is written in a style that makes you want to keep turning the pages to find out what is going to happen next.
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Summary: Holiday savior
Review: I have read many of Archers books. And I must say I am a devoted reader, even though some of his pieces had already disappointed me. But this one is a hit. It starts quite slowly, by the first third of the book, you wonder whether it is going to be tricky and thrilling at all. But through the rest of the book you just fly through without a break. There are some really good points (f.e. the execution part, for those who have read..:o))). I loved this book. And thanks to the slow start, I would recommend this also to the Archers first readers. You will have time to make yourself comfortable with characters and pace of his story. And it IS a REALLY GOOD ONE with professional background and obvious knowledge of the problematics.
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Summary: Another Good One
Review: Archer is an amazing story-teller and has given another good one. Although not as good as some of his others still a good read.
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