{"id":12598,"date":"2018-02-11T10:56:53","date_gmt":"2018-02-11T05:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manuscrypts.com\/test\/?p=12598"},"modified":"2020-11-15T13:55:41","modified_gmt":"2020-11-15T08:25:41","slug":"mightier-than-the-sword","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manuscrypts.com\/test\/2018\/02\/11\/mightier-than-the-sword\/","title":{"rendered":"Mightier than the Sword"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I must admit to a bit of a grumbling before I started the book, the reason being that Archer was supposed to finish the series in five books, but has now stretched it to seven! And since I have read the others, I would have to finish this. Add to this that it’s been a while since I read Book 4, I had to do a bit of online reading to catch up on the various plot lines. But all of that, I realised, is similar to a friend who irritates you by being habitually late, but once you start talking, all is forgiven.<\/div>\n
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The story of the Clifton extended family and enemies continues predictably with the existing narratives – Emma’s board room battles, Harry’s literary success, Giles’ politics, and Sebastian’s career progression. Arch enemies Virginia Fenwick and Alex Fisher also continue to be a thorns on collective sides. The narratives are furthered by the introduction of a new set of adversaries for Emma, Sebastian’s challenges on personal and professional fronts, and complications in Harry’s life largely owing to his support of a Russian author.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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As always, there is no lethargy in the writing, the pace is absolutely great and there are enough of the classic Archer twists to keep you hooked.<\/div>\n
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Potential spoiler: The one nuance I did like was Archer’s treatment of a younger set of characters according to the era they live in. Specifically, while one of the endearing qualities of Archer’s characters has been their moral unambiguity, Sebastian shows a few hues beyond black and white. I hope the author continues this as the series progresses in time.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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