• Kane and Abel

  • By: Jeffrey Archer
  • Narrated by: Jason Culp
  • Length: 19 hrs and 27 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,813 ratings)

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Kane and Abel

By: Jeffrey Archer
Narrated by: Jason Culp
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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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Excellent Read!!

I don;t usually do the 5 star thing, but the author put together a great story and wonderful character development. I would highly recommend

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Beautiful story and narration.

Best book I have ever read. Tragic, heroic, struggles to survive across multiple generations and why it is so important not to waste time in letting those we love know how we feel.

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Must read, great Memorable story

I read this book several years back. And I remembered it recently. This time I got to hear it with an audiobook. it still is one of the best books that i've had the pleasure to read.

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Good Stuff

Ya gotta love a life of pointless angst... Hatered... Stress... It's what makes the world go around!

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A 5 star as usual for Jeffrey archer

If you could sum up Kane and Abel in three words, what would they be?

Way beyond awesome

What did you like best about this story?

All of it

Which character – as performed by Jason Culp – was your favorite?

I cant single out one favorite character...I loved them all

Who was the most memorable character of Kane and Abel and why?

Probably Abel

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well written, unnecessary sex

This was a well-done book. I appreciated the character development. It would be suitable for more audiences if he didn't include sex details. That wasn't necessary for the story and made a good book into a cheap, trashy novel


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fantastic

best fiction book. narrator did a great job. recommended to everyone. William Abel and kane.

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Brilliant story. Brilliant narration.

One of the best audio books I have listened to. Really good performance and the story has got a truly classic feel to it. Would definitely recommend it.

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Fast paced never let's up

From the opening 15 minutes right on to the last words this story kept me engaged and the characters became as familiar as family. So many human traits exaggerated so as to be memorable. This story has all the right elements to be required reading.

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A must read - totally absorbing and a lesson to be learned

Life is short. Make haste to love and be quick to forgive. Did Cane & Abel ever learn their lesson?


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