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My 5 Star reread of As the Crow Flies, by Jeffrey Archer:-

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Reading this book again was very mellowing. It gave me a glimpse into how a board of directors behaves. But it's so much more than that.

The characters each always said the right things at the right time, by that meaning of course the baddies too.

Jeffrey Archer was at his zenith, and it shows. He has the tendency, in his other books, to underrepresent women, but not here. A very satisfactory read, and one that I wouldn't mind repeating for a third time.

First read review (02 October 2014):-

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Jeffrey Archer has proven himself many times. As The Crow Flies proves that he hit the ground running and was already a very good storyteller while young. He knows that even if he repeats himself, as long as there are enough new twists to the plot of any of his book, he'll be forgiven, and his works, enjoyed.

I was thoroughly entertained reading this book which has a few lulls, but which forced me to have stakes in the story at a time when I felt temporarily indifferent. After all why should I care if a millionaire (even self made) is risking his benefits and at worst, would be a bit poorer. No skin off MY nose! Well the author had other thoughts. He made me care.

I no longer think Kane And Abel is this writer's best book. That praise went to Be Careful What You Wish For...now...I'm no longer sure. This book, which I've just read, is one of the strongest 5 star books I've ever rated. The plot points, fleshed out through the way characters behave, present themselves and motivate themselves, generate inexhaustible supply of surprises. Everything is perfectly clear in the book. As The Crow Flies defies any gross accusation that can be thrown at it. It deserved to be read. It's pure entertainment, of the type that can only be offered by books and their makers.