Customer Reviews
A good read with a twist !! - By: Ms. M. Wilson, 31 Jan 2008 
This book is easy to read not hard going or too taxing.I didn't want to put it down until I found the twist at the end of each tale. Full of wonderful illustrations.Definately recommended, a great read.
Top class as usual - By: Surf dude, 27 Jan 2008 As usual Archer writes up each story with panache & does not fail to disappoint the reader.This collection is based on his prison experience so covers a class of society he doesn't always have access to in his otherwise high society life. But he still manages to gild each tale with the usual smalll twists & turns that make his work so enjoyable.
Not so good, really - By: David S. Cutler, 03 Dec 2007 
Jeff--you ain't no John Mortimore.
(And I have narrated this book in the Library of Congress's program of recorded books for the blind.)
Archer at his short story best with a touch of Dahl thrown in! - By: E. Heckingbottom, 05 Nov 2007 
Once again, jeffrey Archer has proved himself to be the master of the short story!
Taking a series of stories relatated to him during his time served at Her Majesty's Pleasure as well as 3 stories related to him at other times, Mr Archer has managed to create a feast for our palates. Some of the stories are also-rans; but others are stars in their field.
Above alll others, I have to recommend 'The Wisdom of Solomon'. The twist in the tale (to quote Dahl) is fantastic! You reallly feel for one of the key characters, & the Judge's final decision is one that will appeal to many!
Another favourite was 'Charity Begins at Home'. Again, the characters are well written & the conclusion is pleasingly unexpected!
When he was imprisoned, the bigot in me said that I would never read his stories again - indeed I have kept away from his prison diaries in the belief that no-one should profit from their crimes, but I'm afraid the short story lover in me still has to say 'Well done, Sir Jeff! Keep it up, please!'
Terrific fun - By: Mr. R. Lewin, 18 Oct 2007 
Highly readable & enjoyable short stories from the venerable Lord's pen. If you enjoyed his previous short stories you'll like these too. Archer is a great storyteller in that you are COMPELLED to keep reading to see what happens. OK, when you get to the end you sometimes feel a mite let down (perhaps we've been spoiled by Roald Dahl's brilliant twist-in-the-tail stories) & the characters are often barely brought to life & come across as rather grey figures. But that is churlish - this is perfect holiday reading.
A couple more comments: the ending of It Can't Be October Already is perplexing - surely the Irishman was 'indoors' in November. And am I the only one who got a little confused during The Red King?
