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3.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading, Dec 24 2002

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John R. Linnell (New Gloucester, ME United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Paper Money (Mass Market Paperback)

This was written before the best selling Eye of the Needle back in 1976 and under a pseudonym. Follett considers it his best unsuccessful book. I consider it an interesting opportunity to see an early effort from a well known author. The story takes place in one day and involves about a half dozen people who have no idea how their lives are becoming interlinked by events. Were he to write the same story today, it would probably be tied together a bit differently and would be fleshed out a little more, but all the ingredients are there and if you have been a fan of this author, it is well worth your time to read this one.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Suprising insight and depth, Feb 24 2001

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Steve Rogers (Azur, Israel) - See all my reviews

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This is the first Ken Follett I have read and I understand it is an early effort. This novel is a wonderful invocation of London and various types that were around in the late 60s and early 70s. In a short space it paints a rich canvass of characters and has a very clever plot.

The insight into characters and "the way things work" is sharp and the sex is well handled without becoming prurient. I was amazed at the talent here ("I normally read more "serious" authors) and this is a cut above other best selling authors I sometimes have read. I intend to explore his other novels.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Raise the average, Dec 14 2000

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I'm moved to add my opinion in defense of Paper Money and Ken Follett's substantial talent. It's all there from the beginning: his masterful plot design, his uncanny ability to humanize and give insight into "bad" characters. I too found the ending a little abrupt and lacking in traditional resolution. However, I would still highly recommend this to someone looking for a well crafted and propulsive "shorter" read.

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3.0 out of 5 stars An Interesting Glimpe
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Published on Jun 4 2000 by Charles Andrews

5.0 out of 5 stars Paper Money
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Published on Dec 27 1999 by R.H. Dinius