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Kane & Abel (Mass Market Paperback)

by Jeffrey Archer (Author) "SHE ONLY STOPPED screaming when she died ..." (more)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (118 customer reviews)

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There's always a line beyond which an abridgment is more aptly called a short story. This production unfortunately crosses that line. This variation on the biblical story is thoroughly entertaining, and Jeff Harding's reading adds to the experience. Harding has a lively style that fits the novel, and he uses different accents effectively. The problem is that by reducing a 592-page book to a three-hour recording, too much is left out. By the end, the listener wants to know so much more about the characters, particularly Abel Rosnovski, who, both on the printed page and in Harding's performance, epitomizes the immigrant struggles and successes that define the American dream. D.J.S. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Explore The Human Condition, Aug 19 2003
By Carmen Matthews "The Serene Samurai" (San Diego, California) - See all my reviews
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One of the things that I love about reading a novel is that it is a chance to visit another community, or life, without actually going there.

"Kane & Able" is a story that captures the dramatic lives of 2 men who were born on the same day, in 1906, from 2 completely different socioeconomics.

William Kane was born into wealth. He was stubborn, haughty and all the "attributes" associated with someone who is born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Baron Able Rosnovski, an immigrant from Poland, was determined, creative and willing to do whatever it takes to never live the impoverished life that he was born into.

Both of these men eventually and repeatedly crossed paths, in business. And they desperately try to outwit one another, at a heavy expense to all around them.

As I read this book, I kept wanting to say, "Look in your heart," because each man was so busy trying to outdo the other that they loss sight of what matters, until the end.

Although this book has 477 pages, you will read it faster than a book that is one third its size, because Mr. Archer has developed the characters so well --- you will feel like you are looking at an IMAX movie.

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5.0 out of 5 stars can't put it down, April 4 2004
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I couldn't put it down! A compelling, fascinating, well-crafted story. Lots of fun.
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5.0 out of 5 stars ENTERTAINING LISTENING PLUS A BONUS, Mar 24 2004
By Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kane and Abel (Audio Cassette)
An attractive bonus comes with these CDs - an interview with the author, Jeffrey Archer, famed British politician and, sorry to say, former prisoner. Although Archer was also a world class runner he couldn't out sprint the court where he was convicted for perjury in 2001. The Oxford educated patrician, former member of the House of Lords, was sent to jail on the Lincolnshire coast.

His personal and public life aside he remains a writer of considerable gifts as listeners are reminded with this stellar reading of "Kane & Abel." As mentioned it's a treat to hear the author interview, especially to hear Archer's upper class British voice. Happy to say that reader Jeff Harding doesn't suffer by comparison as he performs this compelling story of two brothers pitted against one another. It's a tribute to Harding's versatility as an actor that he succeeds in vocally inhabiting two distinctly different personas.

William Lowell Kane was born to privilege, the son of a Boston millionaire. Abel Rosnowski is an impoverished individual whose only bond with Kane is a shared birthday. Yet, each is ambitious and fighting to attain his goal no matter the cost.

Set during the turn of the century against a backdrop of a war torn world "Kane & Abel" is prime entertainment.

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4.0 out of 5 stars PRIME ENTERTAINMENT
An attractive bonus comes with these CDs - an interview with the author, Jeffrey Archer, famed British politician and, sorry to say, former prisoner. Read more
Published on Mar 21 2004 by Gail Cooke

5.0 out of 5 stars Mesmerizing Multi-Generational Saga Entertains Completely
I am so glad to have discovered this "oldie" originally published in 1979 because it is one of the best books I have ever read. Read more
Published on Mar 17 2004 by Antoinette Klein

2.0 out of 5 stars I'd rather be ably caned than read Kane & Abel
This might have been a good story, if the writing wasn't so bad in so many respects. Author Archer served as the youngest member of the House of Commons in England, and no doubt... Read more
Published on Mar 8 2004 by Matt Hetling

5.0 out of 5 stars Read it!
I finished Kane & Abel today. I read this book, unlike most books which I choose on my own, on the recommendation of my dad. Read more
Published on Jan 1 2004 by Amrita

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant till the last page!
The book is brilliantly written till the very last page. The story is very original. This is definetly Archer's best book.
Published on Dec 16 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best fiction works ever
In short, this is a story of two men from very different backgrounds whose paths cross on their ruthless struggles to fortune. Mr. Archer never lets you put this novel down. Read more
Published on Dec 2 2003 by Dee

5.0 out of 5 stars Kane & Abel
This book is one of the best fiction book you'll ever get to read.It's so interesting and you can not possibly forecast what
will be happening in the pages to come and that is... Read more
Published on Nov 29 2003 by Kosovar

5.0 out of 5 stars Not a classis but a Legend
Kane and Able is a long book ... so mind u do not start this book unless u got a free 48 hours as you cant just put it down .. Read more
Published on Nov 15 2003 by R-E-P

4.0 out of 5 stars Undeniably Talented Author!
My 'hats off' to Jeffrey Archer! He's spun an ultimately very depressing tale of two extremely intelligent and talented men who wasted much of their lives, and especially their... Read more
Published on Oct 3 2003 by Jon C Miner

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the few fiction books that you WON'T put down.
Jeffrey Archer has written many international best sellers and this is one of his best works followed by the sequel to this book - 'The Prodigal Daughter'. Read more
Published on Aug 8 2003 by Harinath Thummalapalli

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