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Heads You Win

Written by: Jeffrey Archer
Narrated by: Richard Armitage
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This program is read by acclaimed English actor Richard Armitage.

Leningrad, Russia, 1968.

From an early age, it is clear that Alexander Karpenko is destined to lead his countrymen. But when his father is assassinated by the KGB for defying the state, Alexander and his mother will have to escape Russia if they hope to survive. At the docks, they have an irreversible choice: board a container ship bound for America or one bound for Great Britain. Alexander leaves the choice to a toss of a coin....

In a single moment, a double twist decides Alexander’s future. During an epic tale, spanning two continents and 30 years, we follow Alexander through triumph and defeat as he sets out on parallel lives as Alex in New York and Sasha in London. As this unique story unfolds, both come to realize that to find their destiny, they must face the past they left behind as Alexander in Russia.

With a final twist that will shock even his most ardent fans, this is international number one best seller Jeffrey Archer’s most ambitious and creative work since Kane and Abel.

©2018 Jeffrey Archer (P)2018 Macmillan Audio

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Such a unique concept for a story

Absolutely loved this book and especially loved Richard Armitage’s performance. I am looking forward to listening to more of Richard’s performances and many more books.

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Not Archer's usual Quality

As many others have mentioned it's not Jeffrey Archer's usual quality. I was skeptical as I am not a fussy reader but it was a difficult format to follow and also a unique way to end a story. However that being said it is typical of the character who Vladimir is.....

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Brilliant

This is a very unique storyline that might be a bit confusing to some listeners at first. One gets to understand that the plot involves the same protagonist going in two very different directions. It is really a brilliantly different storyline narrated by the very brilliant Richard Armitage.

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heads you win

I found it a little difficult initially to follow the 2 lives led by Alex and really the point of it all. I still enjoyed it overall.

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Jeffrey Archer never dissapoints

I have been reading Jeffrey Archer since Not a Penny More. It was a great read and I have continued to pick up his books for the last 40 years. I can honestly say that I enjoyed every moment of this creation and I did not see the ending coming! So typical of Jeffrey! If you are travelling on a long ride, this great book is almost 16 hours long! Such a great value from Audible.

And of course, there is the wonderful narration by Richard Armitage who is absolutely fabulous! He brings so much life to the various characters of this story, and I honestly have no idea how he kept track of all the personalities but it was great. I will be looking to see what other books he has narrated.

If you are on the fence about this book, don't be. You will really enjoy it!

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Did not disappoint!

Jeffery did not disappoint. Loved the book from start to finish. I would recommend this book.

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Another Brilliant Read

I can’t seem to get enough of Archer’s books lately and this one did not disappoint. And oh…the end!

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Outstanding

Outstanding book! Outstanding performance... Words are not enough to describe the utterly brilliance of this book!

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Awesome

loved every second, and definitely a book i will go back to listening to again engages the brain and intrigues the mind, i would recommend this book.

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