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Paper Money

By: Ken Follett
Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble
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An explosive novel of high finance and underworld villainy from Ken Follett, the grand master of international action and suspense.

Crime, high finances, and journalism are interconnected in this early thriller by the author of On Wings of Eagles and Lie Down with Lions. In one suspenseful, action-packed day, fortunes change hands as an ambitious young reporter scrambles to crack the story. A suicidal junior minister, an avaricious tycoon, and a seasoned criminal with his team of tough guys all play their parts in a scheme that moves "paper money" around at a dizzying pace.

©1977 Ken Follett (P)2021 Penguin Audio

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paper money is definitely worth the money

I really enjoyed this quick read. when it was over I wished it was not.

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Seriously?

I love most anything by Ken Follett but this one sort of missed the mark for me. The story was mediocre and seemed unfinished. When it ended I literally exclaimed as it seemed so abrupt. It missed Follett’s typically unparalleled character development.

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Disappointing End

Lot of characters, long trip to a very unsatisfying ending. I love Ken Follett, but this one not so much!!

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Keeble makes this book!

I can see why Follett fans would not like this book it’s totally different from his main body of work but I loved it and that had much to do with Jonathan Keeble and his fabulous narration. One of my top favorite narrators his voice gets me to read things I normally wouldn’t read. I can’t recommend the book nor will I pan the book… all books can find fans or those who a left disappointed you’ll have to just try it and see for yourself .🤷‍♀️

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Never would have guessed this was Ken Follet, but it was still a very good book.

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Very Good!

Ken Follett always delivers. This story was a departure from his others, my only complaint is that it was too short.

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One of weaker stories of the great Ken Follett

Weak end, insufficient depth in characters. Leaned too much on the performance/narration. Too short. Used to better stuff from Ken…

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It wasn't my favorite by Ken Follett but it was my

I've binge-read all of his books. this is my second to last and so far the worst.

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No Resolution

The story lines were all good but none of them reached full resolution at the abrupt ending.

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Tediously tedious.

What is this story even about? It started out pretty well, but became confusing with too many characters, uninteresting plot and too, too much extra dialogue. At six hours, this is practically a short story for Mr. Follett, but somehow it felt like we were living ‘Pillars of the Earth’ in real time. Couldn’t get in to it after four hours, waiting for the plot to get started. When I realized there were only two hours left and there was still no understandable plot, that was when I called it off. My favorite book of all time is ‘Pillars of the Earth’. Sadly. This is not in the same league. I returned it.

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