This Was a Man by Jeffrey Archer

12 hours, 47 minutes first pub 2016 (view editions)

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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy multi-generational family sagas interwoven with political intrigue and historical twists, offering both reflective character depth and adventurous plotting.

Description

This Was a Man opens with a shot being fired, but who pulled the trigger, and who lives and who dies? In Whitehall, Giles Barrington discovers the truth about his wife Karin from the Cabinet Secretary. Is she a spy or a pawn in a larger game?Harry...

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Community Reviews

4.16
based on 892 reviews

Moods

emotional: 75%

adventurous: 33%

inspiring: 25%

reflective: 25%

sad: 20%

tense: 20%

informative: 16%

mysterious: 16%

hopeful: 12%

challenging: 8%

funny: 8%

dark: 4%

lighthearted: 4%

relaxing: 4%


Pace

29% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
16% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
23% of readers chose A mix
66% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

63% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
27% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

72% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
71% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

25% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
60% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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