Kane and Abel by Jeffrey Archer

Kane and Abel

Kane & Abel #1

Jeffrey Archer

fiction historical thriller reflective slow-paced

592 pages | first published 1979

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Born on the same day near the turn of the century on opposite sides of the world, both men are brought together by fate and the quest of a dream. These two men -- ambitious, powerful, ruthless -- are locked in a relentless struggle to build an emp...
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Summary of 1817 reviews

Moods

emotional 61%
adventurous 49%
reflective 44%
tense 33%
inspiring 27%
challenging 26%
sad 24%
dark 20%
hopeful 20%
mysterious 18%
informative 12%
funny 6%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 26%
fast 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 37% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 46% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.15

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