• Kane and Abel

  • By: Jeffrey Archer
  • Narrated by: Jason Culp
  • Length: 19 hrs and 27 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,811 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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The best book I've read in a long time!

Once in a while, you stumble upon one of those books that you just can't put down. You just want to read and read... And if you HAVE to put the book down, you're still thinking about it - about the characters, the plot, the time period. This is one of those books.

For the last week, my mind has been occupied with Abel Rosnovski and Richard Kane. It’s only January, but I am pretty sure that this will be one of my top 5 books this year.

The story of the poor Polish boy Wladek Koskiewicz (later Abel Rosnovski) is just marvellous. How Abel manages to make his way in the world – from being a newborn baby found in the forest with his dead mother to becoming a hotel magnate is just so exciting! So is the story about brilliant Richard Kane – a banker’s son who makes his own way in the world. And the rivalry between the two men born on the same day! I enjoyed every minute of this book!

Also, Jason Culp does a great job narrating the story.

I will now probably be reading all the other books from Jeffrey Archer. And I can’t wait!

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Excellent. Period.

Yes, some argue about the feud being this or that. Ignore those whispers. Get this book. The author's weaving of the storyline is something that I wish to always read or hear, when choosing a book. I didnt want it to stop and will certainly begin this book again, real soon.
That's all I can say... other than, enjoy.
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fantastic

Very interesting story and well written. kept me listening for hours on end. I would reccomend to anyone.

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loved it. it kept my interest throughout the book

narration was very good 👍
he used different voice and enunciation was very clear.

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Demasiado orgullo

Libro muy bien escrito, es una buena historia y me mantuvo todo el tiempo interesado hasta el final. Me gustó mucho la velocidad de lectura y la entonación del narrador.

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Mejor libro que he leído en mi vida

A lo largo de mi vida he leído más de 1000 libros, este me dejo el mejor sabor de boca.

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Spectacular

Great x10 can’t-stop-reading book. The performance of the narrator has the same A+ grade.

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Yes!

An epic tale of two men in a lifelong journey to destroy each other. Jeffrey Archer is a magnificent storyteller. I highly recommend this book!

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LOVE THIS BOOK!!

My favorite book ever!! Narrator was great!! Why why did they not meet once??
Great story!!!

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So good

This is the first of three. I won’t be listening to the other two because of a change in narrators. I’m weird like that. But this book could be a stand alone. Don’t miss it.

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