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Summary: Twists and Turns
Review: This book was recommended by one of my Amazon Friends and I am so glad I read it. Since I am so stingy with 5 star ratings, I wish I could give this one 4.5 stars as I couldn't put it down. As The Crow Flies could also be called, "The Life and Times of Charlie Trumper." It is the epic story that spans the entire life of a British entrepreneur and all the people (good and bad) who affect his life. It is the consummate rags to riches story. I read this novel while on a cruise ship-a perfect "vacation book!"
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Summary: My first, but definitely not my last Archer novel-4.5 stars!
Review: This book was recommended by one of my Amazon Friends and I am so glad I read it. Since I am so stingy with 5 star ratings, I wish I could give this one 4.5 stars as I couldn't put it down. As The Crow Flies could also be called, "The Life and Times of Charlie Trumper." It is the epic story that spans the entire life of a British entrepreneur and all the people (good and bad) who affect his life. It is the consummate rags to riches story. I read this novel while on a cruise ship-a perfect "vacation book!"
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Summary: Jeffrey Archer- the honest, awesome author!
Review: This epic novel was charming, compelling and rich with emotion. It is the closest thing to modern day Dickenson that I have ever read, and yet I daresay- possibly even a step above old Charles. The novel is fast moving, heart warming and spirit inspiring. It was the first work of Mr. Archer's that I had encountered,and I can assure you that after this little prize - I will be enthusiatically delving in to other novels to see what other literary jewels this man has produced.The story itself was unique and powerful. It told the tale of a generation of honesty. love and hard work. These values eminated throughout the novel and it's characters. I really enjoyed every page of this tale and only wish I could find out waht is happening next in the lives of the whole Trumper clan. The book gave me hope and honor for all the human race. I knew there were still moral, good and decent people left in this world!!
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Summary: Best book I've ever read.
Review: This is the best book I've ever read. I've actually read it twice. I've read several Jeffrey Archer books but this is his best yet.
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Summary: Very entertaining
Review: This is the fifth book that I have read by Archer, and as usual, I would definitely recommend it for anyone, especially a first-time reader of Archer's work.
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Summary: A Masterpiece!
Review: This is the only book that I have read more than once. And I'm positive that I'll read it again. This novel grabs your heart and soul from page one and takes you on an unbelievable ride! You'll emerge from this book grasping for breath, wondering where you've been for the last couple of days. The story is of a boy who grows from running a vegetable and fruit stand to a man who owns a huge, huge, store. Its the story of a young man's struggle to climb up in life; the story of a man's pain that comes with life's difficult turns; the story of a man's joys as dreams are realized; the story of a man's experience with humanity. Your heart will grow jealous with Charley's, your spirit will suffer blows along with Charley's, your life will be fulfilled when Charley's does. This book is a tale without boundaries, it's the story of all of our lives. Buy it, you'll love it.
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Summary: Jeffrey Archer Is Undisputed Master of Storytelling
Review: This is the third novel by Jeffrey Archer that I have read and I can't wait to read more. His amazing storytelling ability, completely enchanting characters, and surprising twists all combine to make a totally enjoyable novel. Archer uses his rags-to-riches theme with Charlie Trumper, young barrow boy from the Whitechapel area of London's East End. Charlie masters the fine craft of becoming the best fruit and vegetable man in all of the East End, a talent he hones at his grandfather's side and one that stays with him for life and gives him his greatest thrill. The reader watches Charlie grow from eight-year-old urchin to World War I soldier and chairman of his own London department store. Along the way both triumph and tragedy are his companions, but it is his bitter and hate-filled feud with the Trentham family that will leave you aghast and shocked, but always mesmerized and turning the pages. For Jeffrey Archer has written here the ultimate page-turner, one you will be loathe to put down for such mundane tasks as going to work or sleeping. And as always with Jeffrey Archer, you will never guess the ending. He will surprise you and make this reading experience one you'll long savor.
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Summary: Jeffrey Archer Is Undisputed Master of Storytelling
Review: This is the third novel by Jeffrey Archer that I have read and I can't wait to read more. His amazing storytelling ability, completely enchanting characters, and surprising twists all combine to make a totally enjoyable novel. Archer uses his rags-to-riches theme with Charlie Trumper, young barrow boy from the Whitechapel area of London's East End. Charlie masters the fine craft of becoming the best fruit and vegetable man in all of the East End, a talent he hones at his grandfather's side and one that stays with him for life and gives him his greatest thrill. The reader watches Charlie grow from eight-year-old urchin to World War I soldier and chairman of his own London department store. Along the way both triumph and tragedy are his companions, but it is his bitter and hate-filled feud with the Trentham family that will leave you aghast and shocked, but always mesmerized and turning the pages. For Jeffrey Archer has written here the ultimate page-turner, one you will be loathe to put down for such mundane tasks as going to work or sleeping. And as always with Jeffrey Archer, you will never guess the ending. He will surprise you and make this reading experience one you'll long savor.
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Summary: Good historical fiction
Review: This was a well-researched, well-thought book about a couple of East End kids who make it good with a vegetable barrow that evolves into a large department store. The research was good and the plot was good but I found the plot a little on the unlikely side simply because poor kids don't usually turn into rich adults. However, for those few that do, it was a good Horatio Alger story.
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Summary: Truly a 5-star novel
Review: This was Archer's first book I read and found it the best of his work. It's got one of the finest plots I've come across in many years. His style is as captivating like those of Günter Grass or Garcia-Marquez (Nobel prize winners). The novel makes you feel sad and happy whenever Charlie Trumper suffers or enjoys triumph. ¡Excelente!
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