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Summary: The Best: Not a Bit More, Not a Bit More.
Review: This is one of my favorite short novels. I am sure it would be difficult for anyone to believe that this is Archer's first published novel. The story is about four men, versatile in their own field hoodwinked by a crafty swindler luring them to buy millions of worthless stocks. The four men aptly decide to conglomerate and get back their money exactly - not a penny more, not a penny less - without the knowledge of the crook. The plots the men make and the implementations may not sound all that believable, especially on a life-time criminal. Yet, Archer holds the grip throughout the story in his own way. A refreshing novel which made me finish on one go. A perfect balance between a novel and a short story, the story is sure to enthral the audience who like Archer. If you haven't read Archer before, its worth a read.
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Summary: Interesting read but predictable
Review: NAPM, NAPL is Archer's first novel. It is a quick and interesting read, but lets the reader wonder at the author's thought process. The novel is about how a clever businessman, Harvey Metcalfe, makes a million dollars by fooling four people, and how they come together and get back their money ... till the last penny. Interesting though, one cannot believe that someone as brilliant as Metcalfe would fall for some cheap tricks played on him by the foursome. Huge sections of the novel become predictable, and for someone who has read Kane & Abel, it will not be tough to guess that the girl someone's doting with is the daughter of the man he wishes to beat. However, the way the characters are built and the descriptions of events are wonderful - quite the way we've come to expect from Archer. Overall, I would say '3 stars' ... cannot do much with the predictable storyline...
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Summary: Don't wait a second more, but order this book
Review: Highly successful businessman Harvey Metcalfe isn't above some shady dealings, and when his stock manipulation costs an art dealer, an Oxford don, an aristocrat, and a doctor a large amount of money, they get together, study their target, and decide to con the conman. How they do this is an absolute delight, taking you from the courts of Wimbledon to the casinos of Monte Carlo to Metcalfe's own Massachusetts home. You will find yourself liking Harvey--but still rooting on the four as they seek to get back exactly what they were mulcted of. Sure, the ending's a bit contrived, but so what? It is still a great book. It was poorly adapted into a four-hour miniseries starring Ed Asner as Harvey. The book is far, far better. Archer's first, but in most ways his best.
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Summary: I read Kane & Able first - this was not as good
Review: I liked it very much. This is Archers' first novel and indeed a good start of what was to follow. Read it and enjoy it. However Archer's later work, particularly Kane and Able, is better. This is too contrived to be great, but it is good.
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Summary: My first book.....and I couldnt help but write this review !
Review: Excellent.A simple word to describe the book.This was the first best-seller I ever read and ever since I have read every Archer book on the stands.
The plot is good and the way each character's lifestyle is explained is very good.Archer knows how to keep you hooked onto his books. In short, if you are the type who doesnt want too much vulgarity and like good language go for the book.You wont repent reading Archer. Happy reading.
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Summary: Intriging, Fun and Entretaining
Review: I'm a Jeffrey Archer fan, I have most of his books. I love the way the tells a story, and the way the people in his books relate to each other.
This story is fun and interesting, his characters are credible and you can relate to them. This reading is light. If you are looking for something relaxing but with an edge, this is your book, or any of Mr. Archer.
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Summary: A Truly Great Read
Review: What can I say, other than this was a great read. Don't get me wrong, it's no Nobel or Pulitzer winner, but let's just say that I managed to finish the book in 5 consecutive hours-I just couldn't put it down! Great plot, interesting characters, and a weird ending. Definitely read this book, but do not start it the night before exams. . .
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Summary: Very funny and twisted tale of revenge.
Review: This is the first Archer book I read, and I loved it! I love the way the four men bond together to get revenge. Together they come up with some incredible schemes and yet they manage to pull them off, while the reader roots for them every step of the way. I love the surprise twist at the end.
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Summary: Entertaining read
Review: Certainly not a top novel by any stretch of the imagination, but a very entertaining and enjoyable read.
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Summary: A Penny Less
Review: Very boring. I like Archer's works about family (ATCF and Kane & Abel) as well as his thrillers (Matter of Honor, Eleventh Commandment) I just wasn't in the mood for this book. I can see it being interesting to some as the book did have an interesting twist but not my cup of TEA.
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