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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Updated for current readers,
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This review is from: Shall We Tell the President? (Mass Market Paperback)
This started out as Jeffrey Archer's second published novel, quite a few years ago, but has now been updated for more current politics. Try to find the original version, because it is vintage early Archer. In the original version, the novel begins just after Ed Kennedy is sworn in as president after Jimmy Carter. It was a rough time in American history, and Archer weaves the mood of the times into the story. The plot revolves around a junior FBI agent's investigation into an assassination attempt against the new president. He juggles a new relationship with the daughter of a senator who just happens to be a prime suspect in the conspiracy. Archer demonstrates his US political expertise here, despite being an Englishman. This novel goes behind the scenes of Washington DC, though not nearly to the extent his later novel, First Among Equals, does in London's Parliament. My only real complaint with the novel is its lack of major plot twists which I've come to expect from Archer's works. Pretty straight forward story. If you enjoy Archer's works, try to locate a copy of this one too.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Solid political intrigue novel...but not with many surprises,
By A Customer
This review is from: Shall We Tell the President (Paperback)
Apparently this is Jeffrey Archer's second published novel. Hard to find these days but, having read most of his other works, I wanted to round out my collection. Obviously, this is a dated novel, taking place just after Ed Kennedy is sworn in as president after Jimmy Carter. It was a rough time in American history, and Archer weaves the mood of the times into this story. The plot revolves around a junior FBI agent's investigation into an assassination attempt against the new president. He juggles a new relationship with the daughter of a senator who just happens to be a prime suspect in the conspiracy. Good reading, even though a thin novel, and not Archer's best. Archer demonstrates his US political expertise here, despite being an Englishman. This novel goes behind the scenes of Washington DC, though not nearly to the extent his later novel, First Among Equals, does in London's Parliament. My only real complaint with the novel is its lack of major plot twists which I've come to expect from Archer's works. Pretty straight forward story. If you enjoy Archer's works, try to locate a copy of this one too.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jackie O said "Oh No!",
By Gypsychick "gypsychick" (miami, fl USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Shall We Tell the President? (Audio Cassette)
The original 1977 Viking printing of this book created a storm of controversy. Jackie Onassis, at that time a book editor at Viking, quietly stated she would resign if the book, a fictional tale of an assassination plot against President Edward Kennedy, was published. Viking published the book and lost the editor. Fumbling with a tide of public backlash on both sides resulted in Archer's retelling of the tale, substituting a woman president instead of Ted in subsequent printings. Although the book is a better than average thriller, the simple facts behind the publishing makes it a worthwhile read.
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