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A Prisoner of Birth - UNABRIDGED

Author: Jeffrey Archer
Creator: Roger Allam
Category: Book

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

20 reviews

Media: Audio CD
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 5.8 x 5.3 x 1.6

ISBN: 1427202834
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9781427202833
ASIN: 1427202834

Publication Date: 2008
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2 out of 5 stars

Preposterous entertainment July 6, 2008
As a big fan of Archer's books, I thought this was no more than a middling affair from an author some distance past his best. Its premise is utterly ludicrous - a bit like Archer himself, I suppose - and I had a difficult time suspending disbelief for any length of time.

The main character, Danny, goes from working class chav to educated toff in less time than it takes to say "You're a James Blunt" - and it is simply ridiculous.

There is, of course, the obligatory auction, along with prison cell and courtroom shennanigans (something which Archer should know about) - and a convoluted revenge plot. Not sure what the shock ending was supposed to be either. Silly, mildly entertaining tripe.

3 out of 5 stars

Good but not brilliant. July 4, 2008
I have not read a Jeffrey Archer book for years. I enjoyed the ones I did, but they started to get a bit "samey". This, I enjoyed, and had to keep going til the end, but there were a couple of things that really irritated me. Nitpicking perhaps, but there was a part at the beginning of the book during the trial, where Beth tells that she waited for the ambulance, and knew exactly how long it took to arrive because she kept looking at her watch. It fails to explain how she know the ambulance was coming because the "baddie" made the call. It also touches on the fact that she didnt make the call (during a cross examination) but never explains why.
Poor editing perhaps.
Anyway, despite that it was a good yarn, but not a book I would bother to read again.

5 out of 5 stars

A must read....wonderful stuff June 16, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

The other reviewers (well the ones who awarded 5 stars) have said it all aready. I adored this book as did my husband and I would urge you to buy this. A marvellous, page turning novel. The only downside is when you have finished it...it leaves you wanting so much more. Can't wait for the next offering from this wonderful author.

5 out of 5 stars

A real page-turner June 3, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

I heard an interview with Jeffrey Archer about this book and how he was inspired by Dumas's Count of Monte Cristo and so decided to give it a try. I have to admit to have snobbishly avoided Archer's books thinking that they would be rather trashy. How wrong I was, to judge by this book. From the first chapter one is bowled along by the gripping story that's full of surprises. I get the impression that not only did the author use his experiences in prison to add authenticity, but that he's also done quite a bit of research over other details. It's a cracking good read.

5 out of 5 stars

WHAT AN AMAZING BOOK! June 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I started the book at around 4:30 pm GMT time by 12:30 I was up to page 100. Am I a fast reader? Maybe but this is one amazing book. It is great for any football fan, any legal person e.g. Barrister or the normal person. If anyone whats a good book to get their teeth into read this.

Well done Mr. Archer came up top again!!!

H. Wolstenholme

1st June 2008