A Quiver Full of Arrows [Mass Market Paperback]

Jeffrey Archer (Author)

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback
• Publisher: Harpercollins (1996)
• ASIN: B000LU83GC
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

More About the Author

Jeffrey Archer was educated at Oxford University. He has served five years in Britain's House of Commons, fourteen years in the House of Lords and two in Her majesty's prisons, which spawned three volumes of highly acclaimed Prison Diaries. All of his novels and short story collections--including Kane and Abel, Sons of Fortune, and False Impression--have been international bestsellers. Archer is married with two children and lives in London and Cambridge.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

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

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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.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars UNLIKE ARCHER, April 11, 2005

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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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

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

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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.