The opening to this novel from 2002 is one that has been used before. Twins are born and are separated at birth, one to become the son of millionaires after their child died and the other to continue into the life he was born to.The story follows the story of the two brothers, one who attends Yale, becomes a lawyer and successful state senator. The other brother gets drafted into the army and fights in Vietnam, wins the Medal of Honour, goes to Connecticut University and becomes a currency banker.
The twins become rivals due to the character called Ralph Elliot. However they never meet until they both decide to run for the office of the governor of Connecticut. One twin defends the other in court on a murder charge and the other twin gives blood to save his sibling.
The twins become rivals due to the character called Ralph Elliot. However they never meet until they both decide to run for the office of the governor of Connecticut. One twin defends the other in court on a murder charge and the other twin gives blood to save his sibling.
They eventually of course discover that they are in fact twins but they still both run for the office of governor of Connecticut. The result is tied and they have to toss a coin to see who is appointed to office.
The story suspends reality in places but is the usual Archer page turning epic and I enjoyed this novel very much.
The story suspends reality in places but is the usual Archer page turning epic and I enjoyed this novel very much.
An 8/10 for me.
No comments:
Post a Comment