- Hardcover: 216 pages
- Publisher: William Morrow & Co (October 1987)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 068805840X
- ISBN-13: 978-0688058401
- Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.2 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 272 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,539,315 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
Originally published under the pseudonym Zachary Stone, this is a happily rediscovered suspense thriller written in the mid-'70s by Follett, the bestselling author of Lie Down with Lions. Its plot, set in London, and intended to show that crime, high finance and journalism are corruptly interconnected, is, according to Follett, the cleverest he has ever devised. The fast-paced action spans, in hour-to-hour fashion, one day in the life of an evening newspaper and features an adulterous politician, a corrupt financier, a criminal gang, a mentally retarded youth and an eager cub reporter, their linked destinies all moving toward a singleand intensely excitingclimax. Though painted in broad brushstrokes, the characters seem compellingly real, as do their professional environments. Follett can proudly acknowledge this one.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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"Follett is a master." -- Time
"Follett is an artist of compelling talents." -- Philadelphia Inquirer
"Ken Follett can hold his own with the best." -- Indianapolis News --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
"Follett is an artist of compelling talents." -- Philadelphia Inquirer
"Ken Follett can hold his own with the best." -- Indianapolis News --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
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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.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Suprising insight and depth,
By Steve Rogers (Azur, Israel) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Paper Money (Mass Market Paperback)
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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This review is from: Paper Money (Mass Market Paperback)
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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