Considering I wasn't too enamored by the first of the Clifton Chronicles - Only Time Will Tell - I wasn't expecting anything great from the sequel - The Sins of The Father. I got mine from the library, and going by the number of holds on it, the book sure is popular! Jeffrey Archer attempts to weave a masterful tale, split into 3 book with each one ending with a twist that's almost expected of an Archer book. The Sins of the Father picks up right where the first book ends, with Harry Clifton facing 6 years in prison for a crime he did not commit but somewhat reassured that his act would convince everyone back home in England that he was dead. Emma Barrington, however, refuses to believe this and journeys to the US to find Harry, clear his name, and bring him back home.
My enthusiasm for some of Jeffrey Archer's more recent books have been lukewarm at best, and this one is no exception. My verdict: If you haven't read the first book, save yourself the trouble and skip the sequel.
It's been a while since I picked up a book, so this was a fun post to do. Have you read any books you lately? Any likes? Some of my favorites from Jeffrey Archer include:
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| Jeffrey Archer: The Sins of The Father (detailed summary/plot/spoiler here) |
It's been a while since I picked up a book, so this was a fun post to do. Have you read any books you lately? Any likes? Some of my favorites from Jeffrey Archer include:
me read The Krishna Key by Ashwin Sanghi...good read in terms of history and mythology but the plot is blah!!! I did like it more or less :)
ReplyDeletedid you check out Georgette Heyer...she is amazing!!! her books are awesome :)
No I haven't..thanks for the recommendation..will definitely check in my library :)
DeleteThe book I read last was P.S I Love You.. when I was pregnant !! It has been 2 years.. Never got time to sit with a book since then.
ReplyDeleteHaaa..now you have Neya to keep you occupied..:D
ReplyDeleteI recently tried Jeffrey's Prisoner of Birth...it's bloody brilliant! I am amazed at some of these sequences. Sadly his touch is missing in the series here, it is so predictable :(
ReplyDeleteI liked that one..though it's the usual Jeffrey Archer...but quite entertaining :)
DeleteAbsolutely! What's on your reading rack? I am searching for titles!
DeleteAm waiting for Casual Vacancy to turn up..it's got a HUGE wait list at my library. Am hoping it's worth the wait!!
Deletelong time Rads...how are you? i hoped that the sequel would be better :( but i think i'll still just read it and see....
ReplyDeleteHii Ramya :) Me gooooooooood...how are you? Read anything nice lately? I think you won't mind reading this if you have read the earlier one...it's like catching up and finding out on what's happening with everyone from the first book :D
Deletei'm good too..:) i read Diary of a wimpy kid... it is just a breezy read :)`try it sometime...
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