A Quiver Full of Arrows (Mass Market Paperback)

by Jeffrey Archer (Author)

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'Stylish, witty and constantly entertaining... Jeffrey Archer has a natural aptitude for short stories' THE TIMES --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"A master at mixing power, politics, and profit into fiction"-- Entertainment Weekly"One of the top ten storytellers in the world"-- Los Angeles Times"A storyteller in the class of Alexander Dumas...Unsurpassed skill...making the reader wonder intensely what will happen next."-- Washington Post"Archer...has an extraordinary talent for turning notoriety into gold, and telling fast-moving stories."-- Philadelphia Inquirer

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks (August 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312937695
• ISBN-13: 978-0312937690
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #54,264 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Archer at his best, February 13, 2004

By	john (Taipei) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Quiver Full of Arrows (Mass Market Paperback)

Jeffrey Archer has impressively compiled together `A Quiver Full of Arrows'. These arrows are anything but blunt and leave a meaningful impact on their readers. Known for his "natural aptitude for short stories" according to The Times, Archer has once again produced an absorbing book full of memorable stories.

The settings of the twelve tales in this book are wonderfully presented, whether it be lost in Ancient Bethlehem or stranded in a Brazilian hotel. It is evident that prior to writing, Jeffrey Archer researched the various setting locations and time periods. Unlike renowned John Grisham, Archer's writings reflect over a variety of topics including love, politics, and humor. Therefore, it is more likely that this book will appeal to you, unless you find reading about 50-year old lawyers fascinating.

You can't talk about Jeffrey Archer without referring to his expertise in writing endings. Unlike most other stories, which end in typical, lovey-dovey fashion, Archer's endings always have unexpected twists, and the ones in `A Quiver Full of Arrows' are not exceptions. After reading the book's first story, `The Chinese Statue', I found myself flipping back through the pages to reread it. The ending of this short, yet meaningful story adds a whole new perspective. This can be said about the other 11 entries. To truly understand a piece in this book, you must read it again and again; it astounds me how much depth Jeffrey Archer puts into his writing.

All in all, `A Quiver Full of Arrows' is a top-class read for everyone; I have yet to find a collection of short stories that is more appealing. It is a noteworthy two hour read that is sure to change your perspective on life. You'll have a hard time peeling your eyes off this one.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars UNLIKE ARCHER, April 12, 2005

By	MANZAR BOZDAR "MONU SING" (HYDERABAD , PAKISTAN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Quiver Full of Arrows (Mass Market Paperback)

ALTHOUGH I AM A DIE HARD FAN OF JEFFERY AND HAVENT MISSED A SINGLE OF HIS WRITINGS ,BUT THIS CONTRIBUTION OF HIS TO THE WORLD OF LITERATURE IS NOT UPTO HIS STANDARDS. MOST OF THE STORIES ARE VERY ORDINARY , EXCEPT TWO , ONE ABOUT A CRICKET MATCH IN WHICH THE CAPTAINS SHOW THE HUMAN ELEMENT IN THE SPORTS, AND THE OTHER STORY WHICH I LIKED WAS A LOVE STORY , THE LAST STORY IN THE BOOK , ONE OF THE BEST LOVE STORIES I HAVE EVER READ ABOUT A COUPLE WHO ARE ARCH RIVALS IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION YET SPEND THE WHOLE LIFE TOGETHER AND EVEN SHARE THE DEATH BED.REST OF THE STORIES ARE DISAPPOINTING.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I was struck down by these arrows, June 17, 1998

By	Ashwin N. Ananthakrishnan "williamash" (Milwaukee, WI, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: A Quiver Full of Arrows (Mass Market Paperback)

If I had to die on a battlefield, I would rather be slain by one of Jeffrey Archer's arrows from his quiver than any thing else. Crisp short stories set all over the world from Nigeria to China to Hungary to England. These stories bring out various aspects of human emotion from professional rivalry to everlasting love. What is secret of the Ming vase? What happened in Bethlehem in 1 AD? Will the young Indian follow the footsteps of his father and score a century and get his blue? These and many more intricacies of human nature are portrayed beautifully by Archer in this collection. Read and loose yourself, let your mind wander