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Summary: We filled the empty landscape with Archer's words.
Review: This book on tape was our companion driving through the deserts of the southwest. The book shared some similarities with the desert, every now and then there was a peak, then long, flat, dry stretches. Actually the story was not bad,it just got a little absurd in spots. The main characters and the premise was interesting and I found myself rewriting it for the screen and casting the movie, so I guess it couldn't have been too absurd. It was a good summer read - a great time killer on a southwestern trek.
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Summary: He's not Le Carre.
Review: This book has its high points, but in general it is much too obvious. Mr. Archer builds characters and dialogue fairly well but lost me with the confusion of his plot lines and obviousness; and the ending was just too silly to believe. However, this is a vast improvement from his prior book, 'Kane and Able' which I would give only a single * to.vGe
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Summary: Archer's second best book
Review: I don't like all of Jeffrey Archer's book but I really like this one. It is second only to Kane and Abel on his list. It is filled with heros villains and many plot twists. Trust noone and you just might survive.
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Summary: The lousiest thriller I've ever read
Review: For anybody familiar with John LeCarre, do not even bother to read the first five pages. The most unlikely plot, completely out-of character and badly researched. A waste of time and money.
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Summary: A Wonderful Book full of characters.
Review: I was totally engulffed when reading this book. This is my first Archer book and he did a generally great job. I liked the depth of the characters and their reactions to situations. I found myself making audible remarks to the way Connor's wife reacted. I also like the idea of the politics in Washington being leaded by the CIA. All of the political conspiracies really intrigued me. The only downfall was some predictability. Archer set up many surprises and I figured out the gimic a good majority of the time which is a rarity for me. I am a person that doesn't figure anything out ahead of time so this was a little predictible. Overall, a well written book.
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Summary: Shallow and disappointing not a classic Archer novel
Review: For an Archer novel this one is a disappointment. It starts out with an untenable premise. That is, the president of the United States can't fire a CIA director on his own accord. Then goes on to the usual plot line of an out of control goverment agency & it's director. He even takes the obligatory slap at the republicans and even that doesn't help the story. I found this book to be rather shallow and boring. Very unusual for an Archer book. I have enjoyed all of his other books. This one appears to be hurriedly written so Mr Archer can make some money with his name. There were points when I even questioned whether he did all the writing.
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Summary: Complete rubbish. Avoid.
Review: While reading this book I got the distinct impression I was reading a Tom Clancy, and a rather bad one at that. His characters are unbelievabe, the plot dreary, his style monotonous. Maybe I've read too many similar books but I found it totally predictable. The ending is just too convenient, and rather obvious at that. All in all, a rather dissappointing book, but JA must be given credit for straying from his tried and tested formula...
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Summary: Archer has outdone himself
Review: Archer seems to be improving with age, or so this latest novel would have us believe. His plot had the usual twists and turns, even killing off the hero twice, then dropping him out of the sky again, to our relief. His characters are so real and fully developed I felt at a loss when it came to it's suspense filled ending. Look forward to the next one Mr Archer!!
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Summary: Once again, Archer delivers another fast-paced thriller!
Review: Jeffrey Archer created great characterization and the reading public will admire and sympathize with the hero and his family, while steadfastly dispising the antagonist and her cohorts. All the characters were believable. The feeling that developed in my gut reminded me of my fear of heights, boarding a plane or waiting up for my daughters when they were late arriving home from a date. I recommend The Eleventh Commandment to everyone who loves reading thrillers and suspense. You won't be disappointed. For those of you who don't enjoy thrillers, just try this one and you'll be hooked.
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Summary: Exciting - Swift Reading - Great Story
Review: Spend some time in your reading spot to enjoy this book by Jeffrey Archer. The first Archer book, I've read, and I'm anxious to read more. Great story, fast pace, superb characters, plenty of en- joyment.
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