A Prisoner of Birth by Jeffrey Archer
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Book Reviews of A Prisoner of Birth
Book Review: Preposterous Plot, But Still a Pretty Good Read
Summary: 3 Stars
The premise of the plot: That an illiterate mechanic from London's East End could swap places with a Scottish peer and become a world-class business brain in only a few years -- is simply preposterous. Archer depends here far too much on coincidence and serendipity in his plot and weaves a story that requires the reader to suspend credulity. One finds oneself laughing derisively at the ridiculous plot twists. HOWEVER...the book is pretty well written and once you realize that this is a fairy tale, no less than The Lord of the Rings or The Wizard of Oz, you can sit back and enjoy the book, with all its complicated twists and turns and compelling courtroom dialog. It's a well-written opus, but it's not a serious book. It's a modern-day version of "The Count of Monte Cristo". Read it if you have time to kill and you're bored.Book Review: Archer is losing it!
Summary: 2 Stars
I have read all of Jeffery Archer's books and usually find them terrific. This one, however, is a real loser. The story makes little sense, the characters are unbelievable and it is difficult to stay with it. The character switch in prison makes one wonder how anybody could fall for such a thing. The story just falls flat. Don't waste your time on this one.