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The Fourth Estate [Large Print] (Paperback)

by Jeffrey Archer (Author)
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

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Utilizing his extensive theatrical experience, Martin Jarvis handles the difficult task of narrating Jeffrey Archer's bestseller, The Fourth Estate, quite admirably. As in his extremely popular novel, Kane & Abel, Archer has once again created dual protagonists--in this case, chronicling the parallel lives of two rival media tycoons, each bent on global domination of the newspaper industry. Because of this doubly complex plot device, the narrator must possess a very flexible voice to differentiate not only the two lead characters, but each of their large supporting casts as well. Jarvis tackles the challenge quite capably.

Although the work is billed as fiction, the personalities and events bear a striking resemblance to actual stories seen in headlines. So recognizable, in fact, that lawsuits were filed in an effort to halt publication of Archer's book altogether. Perhaps that can explain his relatively safe, methodical effort here. As usual, he has devised an absorbing and intricate plot, but the story follows the action forward so closely that there is little time allowed for insight into the character's motivations or for philosophical narrative. Still, Archer's considerable talent as a storyteller and the noteworthy performance by the very talented Jarvis make The Fourth Estate a compelling look at the cause and effect of ruthless corporate behavior and provides an intriguing peek behind closed boardroom doors. (Running time: six hours, four cassettes) --George Laney --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.



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3.0 out of 5 stars Heard the taped version of THE FOURTH ESTATE., May 17 2004
By Blaine Greenfield "eclectic reader" (Belle Meade, NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fourth Estate Mm (Mass Market Paperback)
THE FOURTH ESTATE by Jeffrey Archer (author of KANE & ABEL, one of my favorite novels of all time) . . .this tale again involves two men . . . though from different backgrounds, they stand face-to-face in an attempt to beat each other and control the biggest media empire in the world . . . I was interested in the stories
of their respective childhoods; by the time they reached middle age, however, I had lost interest in what happened to either of them . . . the ending also did little for me.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Dreadful Drivel, Oct 27 2003
By Rockinbald (Sykesville, MD USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fourth Estate Mm (Mass Market Paperback)
This book is an incredible waste of time. Two amoral main characters do not make for an interesting read. Archer goes on at imponderable length to describe the lives of these two slugs passing as kings of the publishing industry. Do not waste your time or money reading this pile of crap.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A Novel of Deception and Greed, Sep 25 2003
By Dr. W. G. Covington, Jr. (Edinboro, Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fourth Estate Mm (Mass Market Paperback)
The backdrop for this novel is the greed for power and money found in the world of mass media conglomerates. It seems the primary motivation of the characters is greed and a lust for more whether its power or prestige. I'm not convinced that this book makes anyone think any original thoughts. It seems to be a basic plot that was not that difficult to originate.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great work, of interest today
We hear much of how the media of the world is controlled by the hands of a few men. THis fictionalized account of Rupert Murdoch and Robert Maxwells fight over the worlds media... Read more
Published on Feb 21 2003 by Seth J. Frantzman

1.0 out of 5 stars run of the mill and a big waste of time
One of the insipid novels I regret having laid hands upon.
Published on Dec 26 2002 by uma

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
To those who have read Kane & Abel, The Fourth Estate is a bit of deja vu. The plot is essentially the same. Read more
Published on Sep 1 2002 by Vijay Krishna

5.0 out of 5 stars Author Very Astute About the Business World
Wow! This was one of the most exciting novels I have read in a long time. I kept thinking as I was reading it how many of my friends would enjoy it, too. Read more
Published on Jan 17 2002 by Imperial Topaz

5.0 out of 5 stars Bravo Jeffrey Archer!
Once again Jeffrey Archer brings us a Kane & Abel type of story, which he writes so well. He builds two very different characters and entangles their lives to present a superb... Read more
Published on Dec 12 2001

1.0 out of 5 stars A PROFOUNDLY BORING BOOK
I consider every minute I spent trying to get into this book a waste of time.
Published on Mar 9 2001 by Waleed Eissa

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read
Jeffrey Archer is one of those authors - the kind that people love to hate. He writes fiction that requires no real thinking to get through, just a great sense of wanting to be... Read more
Published on Jul 10 2000 by tluk

3.0 out of 5 stars No epic, but still one of Archer's finest
The world of the news media is entered into and explored in this mid-nineties Archer thriller, as the lives of two powerful media moguls are followed from the day of their birth... Read more
Published on Jul 7 2000 by Dan

4.0 out of 5 stars MY VIEW OF "THE FOURTH ESTATE"
If you have been through a Jeffrey Archer novel before, you could call this novel "classic Jeffrey Archer". Read more
Published on Jun 2 2000 by Rekha V. Amarnath

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great effort from Archer
I admit to being a little biased because Jeffrey Archer is my favorite author, but this book is simply fantastic. Read more
Published on Dec 10 1999

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