Heads You Win

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In fact, thanks to his goalkeeping and math skills, Sasha lives something of a charmed life, despite discovering the trouble that a privileged kid can cause for a Russian immigrant. A bit of adversity, however, doesn’t prevent Sasha from helping his mother move over the course of time from chef to acclaimed restaurant owner. The unbelievable success that the characters find actually fly against realities and make this book little more than a complicated fairy tale. Unlike, Kate Atkinson who uses the results of differing paths in LIFE AFTER LIFE with great skill, I found this book to be more of a muddle, using lots of confusing Russian names and fantasies, which constantly strained my credulity.

Vladimir’s already a pioneer and signed up for the Komsomol,” said Alexander, after he’d made his next move.Let me say first and foremost that I won an ARC of this book for my review from St. Martin’s Press~ THANK YOU!!!! I can go on about the gripes book snobs might find but what's the point? Heads You Win is a great addition to the Archer profile and his loyal fans will enjoy it all the same. If you feel that I've been a little too vague with this review, it's for good reason. There is a dual story that's happening here that deserves to be unfolded by each reader as I had the privilege of doing. Alexander cut his steak into several pieces, chewing each morsel slowly, between mouthfuls of bread and sips of water. He saved the parsnip till last. Its bland taste lingered in his mouth. He wasn’t sure if he even liked it. In War and Peace parsnips were only eaten by the servants. They continued to talk in English while they enjoyed the meal. Used to repair extremely damaged hair , FRAMESI PRO FORCE will penetrate the cortex to improve resilience ,elasticity and porosity quenching your hair’s thirst. With a unique compound, rich with all-natural Quinoa, hair is left radiant while color lasts up to 95% longer.

To summarise, if that is possible: it was a great read with a slightly questionable ending – perhaps there was a publisher’s deadline looming? I read very few political thrillers, but for Archer I make an exception. From the beginning one is aware that they are in the hands of a author who has perfected his craft, has a firm grasp of his characters and the plot. His prose is written with clarity, his storyline flows seamlessly. What an unusual but perceptive, history in the making, storyline this turned out to be. Vibrant creative colors…..Pink,Blue,Red.Green, you name it! (Consultation required before booking to determine price and timing.)

So begins a twin storyline, a storyline that follows them to both locations, or what would have been their lives after chosing which destination. That I found this not at all confusing, so interesting in fact, is the genius, in my opinion, of this author. Where their lives take them will eventually intersect but with very different endings. The last line is a zinger, dare I say brilliant, and I did not see it coming. I enjoyed the storyline of each of the lead characters in this book; it was a bit confusing for me but I trusted that Archer had it sharp in his head. He’s an excellent author and I’ve enjoyed his novels for many years, Kane and Abel being my first great read. But this one kept me on my toes after the coin toss. The plot: one is based on heads, one is based on tails. Sasha and Alex each lead vastly different lives in England and America. Their stories of struggle, their strong mother Elena, their will to succeed and become the voice for those they most relate to is a common thread. Their lives are colorful; it’s enjoyable watching each go through his own personal struggles. Jeffery Archer, you’re an astute writer. In my younger years, I could keep up with your logic. You made me work for this one. I loved every line of it The book then takes a twist when the story is told in alternate chapters following the journey for each of Alexanders choices. This is not as confusing as it may seem with one version of Alexander adopting the name Sasha. Typically written in the Jeffrey Archer style with twists and suspense that made me read and read till the very end as soon as possible. Another clean sheet, well done,” said Konstantin. “Although you’re the best goalkeeper the school’s had in years, it’s still more important to win that scholarship. I assume you still haven’t heard anything?”

HEADS YOU WIN is Jeffrey Archer’s attempt to write a novel about a single character and the two paths that bifurcated his life. You ask me the same question every night, Mama, and I keep telling you that I don’t expect to hear anything for at least another month, possibly longer.” Jeffrey Archer knows his history of politics in Britain and business in America. Which gives this story an appeal like no other. Trials and tribulations, love with wrong then right, unsavory characters and men of honor. Because if Alexander is to win that scholarship and go to Moscow, he will have to be fluent in the language of our enemies.”It’s just that your father would be so proud if you won the Lenin Scholarship.” She put down the potato and placed the peel to one side. Nothing would be wasted. “You know, if it hadn’t been for the war, your father would have gone to university.” See you in the morning,” said Vladimir, ignoring his friend’s jibe as he began to climb the remaining four flights. And probably won’t again in my lifetime. But it will take far more than that to get me to join the Communist Party.” This book however, HEADS YOU WIN, is as it says on the cover...one man, two lives. And how is that? That is the question. Amazingly, Mr. Archer writes a little bit different from his past novels (that I have read). I don’t approve of nepotism,” said Alexander, as they strolled across the schoolyard and out onto the street.