Rating: Summary: Global intrigue Review: Archer is an accomplished story teller who develops his characters into being the person the reader envisions. This story is a page turner which takes the reader on a whirlwind escape through very dangerous waters.
Rating: Summary: What a Great book! I finished it in one sitting!!!! Review: I found this book as exciting as The Day of the Jackal. It was a surprise ending but not difficult to figure out. This is one of Archer's best.
Rating: Summary: Archer keeps this first time reader on the edge of his seat. Review: I complained about paying the $26 for the hardcover book at the kiosk at the airport. But I'd read all the airline magazines and left my latest book purchase at home. I simply had to find something. The Eleventh Commandment was the first book I saw. I was not disappointed. I read this book in record time and hung on every word. I even expected to run into the typical "slow spot" in the middle of the book -( you know the one where the writer drags you on) but it was never there. I loved the Eleventh Commandment. The story telling was great and easy to follow. Jeffrey Archer has a new fan.
Rating: Summary: Painful to read after first 50 pages Review: A poorly researched story involving unrealistic charcters and an implausible plot. A CIA assassin for 28 years, Connors suddenly gets demoted to the Cleveland office without objection? Utterly ridiculous. A CIA director with more power than the president secretly orchestrating world events? Preposterous. Each character jumps from event to event without the smallest inkling of how any of this could possibly happen. If you have any knowledge of how the US government and its intelligence agencies work read at your own peril. For those whose current comic book selection is too tame, you may find this edible. Did JA really write this?
Rating: Summary: Tom Clancy Wannabe falls WAYYY short of the Mark Review: HAving been a fan of Jeffrey Archer for many years, I was looking forward to once again enjoying a book with rich characters and insider realism. Unfortunately this had neither. With the exception of a grand sacrafice made for the main character by his best friend.Gone from this novel was anything that showed that the author honestly had a clue about the world he was writing about. From the unbelievable two dimensional director of the CIA to the sheer ignorance and gullibility of the hero's family this book leaves the reader wishing for more meat and less sizzle. If you a GOOD spy story, check out Clancy's latest Rainbow Six. If you want a children's spy story then perhaps this will suffice.
Rating: Summary: Superb Review: this book was simply brilliant, i couldn't put it down i read it in just 7 hours
Rating: Summary: Doesn't Tax Your Brain Review: After spending the summer reading books that put you on a roller coaster ride, it was refreshing to read one that felt like being on a carousel. Although not as good as his previous work, I did enjoy it. I have read all of his books, this one being the least character driven. Unfortunately, Archer is at his best when his characters are fully developed.
Rating: Summary: A terrific read! Review: Intricate plot. Interesting characters. Fine prose. All you could want in a thriller! I loved it. I was not disappointed. This novel is up to the standard of all of his previous books in my opinion.Read it. You will like it!
Rating: Summary: Outstanding! Review: This is a great read from beginning to end! I highly recommend it. This book never has a dull moment. Can't wait for the next JA book
Rating: Summary: Never lets you down from the first to last page Review: When you think you have this newest page turner figured out, along comes the best mystery ever by Mr. Archer. Teamwork, loyalty and compassion play in this book - when you start it, plan on having some time available, because you won't be able to put it down. Great read!
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