Just came across this book … and just like that read it too.
Quite a small book with about say 180-190 pages. The title was “James Hadley Chase – Believe this, you’ll believe anything” (I think this was it as far as I remember 
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The story is not very noteworthy … something about a woman, Valerie, being possessed by his husband and his ex-boss (who, by the way is the main protagonist – Clay Burden) coming to her rescue. Why? you ask me … well, obviously because he was very much in love with his former secretary. Yes, even after 6 years of marriage, he was still in love and hoped (in his wildest or not so wild dreams) of meeting her again and being together.
So, it happens that they meet, he switches over his job to be with her, finds out her problem, decides to “help” her and … well, obviously I am not going to disclose the climax, whatever it may be. Read it for yourself please 
My take: – A tp read.
Book Details: -
Title: – Believe This – You’ll Believe Anything
Author: – James Hadley Chase (a pseudonym for Rene Brabazon Raymond)
Publication: – Sorry, I forgot
Absolutely Mindblowing !!!!!
The pace, the story, the linking, the description, … almost everything about this novel is just …. whoa ….
The story is fast paced, never even-a-bit boring, interestingly narrated, it pins you down to your couch/chair/bed, whereever you are reading it, and keeps you engrossed. Even when you’ve put the book down to finish your other work(s), the story keeps popping up at the back of your mind – what’s gonna happen next ????
The book takes you through the lives of William Lowell Kane and Abel Rosnovski (originally christened as Wladek Koskiewicz). Their childhood, youth, jobs, family life, how their paths crossed, and how the story enfolds … you’ve got to read it to believe it. Two men, born on the same day, grown up under very different conditions, working in very different jobs but driven by a common goal … to destroy each other.
One of the most engrossing novels I’ve read so far.
My take: Must Read !!! You won’t regret it.
Book Details:
Name: Kane and Abel
Author: Jeffrey Archer
Publication House: Hodder & Stoughton
Helen Keller pours out her life in this book. She reminisces all the major and minor events of her life, including the turning points of her life. Almost everyone who played a part in driving her to become what she became, finds a mention in this book. Not to forget her companion and teacher, Anne Sullivan.
To consider that a blind and deaf girl can become an Arts graduate alongwith the so-perceived normal girls, is an unparalleled feat in itself. What makes it all the more special is that not many people have the drive to make something worthwhile of their lives if they are specially abled. The command over the language which Helen exhibits, is at quite a higher level than most of us would have. Also, she mentions her meetings with the illuminaries of her lifetime.
Her experiences are so wide and vivid that even ordinary people would not have noticed all the things which are considered part and parcel of one’s childhood and growing up years.
After the book are attached quite some of the letters written by Helen to family and friends, which amply demonstrate her intellectual growth. Right from the use of addressing statement to the correct formation and usage of her mailing signature, one can see the improvement right away, because it is very clear and distinct.
It is possible that one may tend to get a bit disinterested with the monotone, but it should be borne in mind that here we are not reading any work of fiction or any fairy tale. This is the life of one of the most learned deaf and blind lady who, with her undeterrable spirit, conquered the barriers of sound and vision and became learned. Also, she did not allow herself to become mute, as is normally the case with most deaf and blind persons.
Kudos to this indomitable spirit of Helen !!!
My Take: Go, and have an inspiring read !!!
Michael Crichton picks up a very controversial and present topic and weaves it in a story. And it is not until after the end that he gives his views on the legal implications of acquiring gene patents and other aspects of genetic research.
Personally, I found that the story was ok and the narration: not quite the usual Michael Crichton style. The story is a mix of events happening parallely among the lives of the characters of the novel, which encircle a wide gamut ranging from greedy politicians, scientists and researchers who seldom think twice before involving in illegal activities and not to spare mention of the transgenic animals: – a talking parrot – Gerard, a talking ape and the part-human-part-ape Dave who has the psyche of a young child and the physique of an ape .
The scenarios in the story are terrifying to think individually, but when read in the context of the story, I found it a bit boring … to be very frank, that is. This came nowhere near to “The Jurassic Park” in terms of gripping the reader. Atleast I did not find it “unputdownable” !!! 
Anyways, I leave it to you to find your liking yourself.
Book Details:
Name: Next
Author: Michael Crichton
Publication House: Harper Collins
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