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  • Kane and Abel

  • By: Jeffrey Archer
  • Narrated by: Jason Culp
  • Length: 19 hrs and 27 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,837 ratings)

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Kane and Abel

By: Jeffrey Archer
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Publisher's summary

William Lowell Kane and Abel Rosnovski, one the son of a Boston millionaire, the other a penniless polish immigrant-born on the same day near the turn of the century on opposite sides of the world - are brought together by fate and the quest of a dream. Two men - ambitious, powerful, ruthless - are locked in a relentless struggle to build an empire, fueled by their all-consuming hatred. Over 60 years and three generations, through war, marriage, fortune, and disaster, Kane and Abel battle for the success and triumph that only one man can have...
©1979, 2009 Jeffrey Archer (P)2009 Macmillan Audio

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Great for those who love The Clifton Chronicles

As an avid fan of Archer’s work with the Clifton Chronicles..... I was skeptical of this book but that skepticism was unfounded. While it is certainly paced differently than TCC (The Clifton Chronicles), it still manages to develop the characters extremely well..... and that’s what Archer’s books are about, the characters. The two main characters in this book are both admirable and despicable in their own ways and typically it’s their known and unknown interplay with each other that brings out the best and worst in each of them. That said, pick a side (or don’t) and start listening!

Also - as an additional recommendation, fans of this book and TCC should definitely check out “The Given Day” by Dennis Lehane.

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Still a favorite after 30 years!

This was a story that captivated me and has remained one of my very few all-time favorites for years! The clever intertwining of 2 men's lives, each a great story of their own just doubles the reader's pleasure. The paths of Kane & Abel keep crossing through their rivalry and successes while neither knows they each owe the other a great debt of gratitude. It had me from page one the first time I read it years ago and it had me from the first sentence this time. Culp did a great and believable job with the accents and the inflections. Very nice narrating to do this book justice.

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Must read

Amazing story, captivating. Keeps your interested throughout. Thanks to my sister in who highly recommended

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Great book

The story was woven well through the lives of Kane and Able and their families. Surprising twists, suffering, hopelessness, joyful resolutions, realistic outcomes, and sorrow.
I recommend this book to anyone who loves a touching and spell binding biography with some history included. This was well written.

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really good story telling

this was such a great story. I was really into it even though it was an audiobook which i have a tendency to zone out on easily. highly recommend.

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A modern portrayal of a biblical story

This is an exciting tale of two who’s wits and wagers will keep you interested until the very end! Quite well written and another excellent plot by Archer. Loved it!

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A classic

This book is always a great read full of hardship and determination and how they bump into each other multiple times throughout their life is wild

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Hours of good listening

Well written as all of Jeffry Archers books are. My second time in 15 years to enjoy Kane and Abel. I’ll not wait that long again.

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Best book I ever read!!!

Such an amazing story. Captivating for the beginning to the end
They should make a movie

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I laughed a little, I cried alot.

I loved Kane, and, Able both. the reader was fabulous as he brought each character to life and death! I'm going to miss them all until I listen again.

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