The Eleventh Commandment
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Similarly, reading everyday keeps McDonalds away. Yes, it has been proven that reading is one of the best ways to enhance one's brainpower. For the most part people read books of their individual interests and understanding. The school system, however, hampers this process at times. For many individuals, reading is something enjoyable that is done at the person's own pace. Yet, the school system often forces certain readings on students. This lack of individuality can make students want to give up reading as a hobby completely. Although reading is an important part of schooling, students should have input as to what literature is used. One suggestion for a work of British literature to be used is Jeffrey Archer's The Eleventh Commandment. With the author's personal problems aside, The Eleventh Commandment, through fast action, no wasted words, and a plot is difficult to figure out, Archer's book would be perfect for the task at hand.
Morning Express with Robin Meade
Jeffrey Archer
Caricature of Colonel Lewis Guy Phillips (1831-188...Right out of the gate, the book draws the reader in like a child in a candy store. Unlike many of the works of British Literature, The Eleventh Commandment uses the tactic of a hastened pace to attract readers, creating almost a John Grisham like atmosphere. The Denver Post described the book in this way: "Archer is a master at building political intrigue and crafting interesting and multilayered characters." Without giving away the book, the very first page starts off with the main character, Connor Fitzgerald completing his task for the CIA: assassinating a political leader in South America. Almost getting caught, Fitzgerald seems to be able to get his feet back on the ground. Archer, though, manages to throw in a few twists making the book not only unpredictable, but also like a...