Heads You Win

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Jeffrey Archer is my 9th most read author....well actually he is tied with Brandon Sanderson. This is the 16th book by him that I've read. He is a master story teller. He does place, plot, and especially characters well. I loved the relationships. He adds rich detail to his characters....even when it comes to the mean ones because I feel like I understand them. Heads you Win is a typical Jeffrey Archer book with a small twist. Instead of two super achieving protagonists whose paths cross (ala Kane and Abel, Sons of Fortune, Clifton Chronicles etc) - we have one character Alexander whose life path, decided by a toss of coin, diverges. Alexander escapes from the clutches of KGB and he gets to choose between America and Britain. Sure his villains are a little one-dimensional, mainly motivated by greed, but I don't care. Show me a villain who isn't. And greed comes in many forms. There are people in here that would go penniless just to see someone else's demise. And yes! There are a lot of moments in this story where the mystery could have been savored just a tad bit longer, but hey... Archer understands we have things to do and lives to get on with. Vibrant creative colors…..Pink,Blue,Red.Green, you name it! (Consultation required before booking to determine price and timing.)

Because he’s a shifty little bastard, just like his father. Be sure you never trust him with a secret, because it will have been passed on to the KGB before you’ve reached home.” As for the ending, well, I cannot spoil it for you because I am not sure what happened; I cannot tell you who lives and who dies although the final line reveals the identity of one character who has been alluded to throughout. It might be churlishness on my part, but I just did not see that coming. Perhaps Archer was being just a little more profound in trying to suggest we cannot escape our fate, that wherever the path of life takes us, the ultimate destination is pre-ordained – not, it has to be said, an original concept. To summarise, if that is possible: it was a great read with a slightly questionable ending – perhaps there was a publisher’s deadline looming? I’m hoping to join the KGB,” Vladimir replied, “but they won’t even consider me if I don’t get a place at the state university. How about you?” Archer has other works that are definitely worth a read if you enjoy this genre, but Heads You Win is not one I would recommend.I really wanted to love this book because I loved The Clifton Chronicles Series, but unfortunately, I didn't enjoy as much as I hoped. We offer a variety of results. Choose from very natural and blended to chunky, funky straps of color

Jeffrey Archer is called a master story teller for a reason. His books are captivating and spellbinding. This one is no exception. I enjoy thrillers and I usually don’t like to read historical books or overly political books, but when it comes to Archer, the genre becomes irrelevant and the story is all that matters. I have devoured every novel and short story he’s ever published and never have I been disappointed. True artistry, you’ll notice the difference immediately. Color that is squeezed from a tube and applied with a brush. This approach to color pigment art is preferred by better salons across the globe! Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy is different. Conventional straighteners or relaxers may break the protein bonds within the hair’s structure, causing each strand to reform into a permanently straight shape.Archer has merged real life incidents and politics so well with this fictional character that you begin to wonder if this is fiction at all or a true story! His knowledge and grasp on politics and his master story telling make an immensely satisfying read. The narration makes you want to keep reading and get lost in the plot. This one is another winner by Archer. Highly recommended! Heads You Win is no exception as the hero is quintessential Archer. Indeed, he is heroic, courageous, and loyal. However, the main character is forced to make a binary decision at an early age which will impact the rest of his life. Faced with our own binary decisions, who has not grappled with the question of how their life would have evolved had they made a different choice? Archer structures this novel around that very question, and the reader finds out how each choice impacts the protagonist’s life. Ultimately, however, we are forced to wonder if the quality of character is the most important driver of our destiny. I don’t approve of nepotism,” said Alexander, as they strolled across the schoolyard and out onto the street. Alexander Karpenko HAS TO escape Russia...and he does, with help of a cargo boat and his uncle. Interestingly enough, he and his mother decide where to go and which boat to take...with a flip of the coin! How often have we decided things in this manner? Heads, New York. Tails, London.

Jeffrey Archer knows his history of politics in Britain and business in America. Which gives this story an appeal like no other. Trials and tribulations, love with wrong then right, unsavory characters and men of honor. I would have given it the other ½ star except I kept having to re-read lines to understand what was going on and like I said parts were a bit confusing. But certainly worth the read. 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. The book then takes a twist when the story is told in alternate chapters following the journey for each of Alexanders choices. This is not as confusing as it may seem with one version of Alexander adopting the name Sasha. Typically written in the Jeffrey Archer style with twists and suspense that made me read and read till the very end as soon as possible. Vladimir’s already a pioneer and signed up for the Komsomol,” said Alexander, after he’d made his next move.The final ending when it is hinted that both versions were in route at the same time was a let down. It was all down hill from there. Part 5 where the characters get confused for each other when they visit each other's country was a nice touch. Gorbachev's USSR is painted pretty badly. I always leave HEADS YOU WIN feeling great. Sally is brilliant at advising on highlights and guiding me when I fancy a change of style. All the staff are friendly and make you feel very welcome. They reacted to the COVID-19 crisis so well and the measures they put in place are very reassuring but do not take away from the ‘treat’ element a visit to the hairdressers should deliver. We often go as a family and my daughter and I attended a session covering how to do various braids and up-styles which was terrific and useful. I whole heartedly recommend this salon. “

I enjoyed the storyline of each of the lead characters in this book; it was a bit confusing for me but I trusted that Archer had it sharp in his head. He’s an excellent author and I’ve enjoyed his novels for many years, Kane and Abel being my first great read. But this one kept me on my toes after the coin toss. The plot: one is based on heads, one is based on tails. Sasha and Alex each lead vastly different lives in England and America. Their stories of struggle, their strong mother Elena, their will to succeed and become the voice for those they most relate to is a common thread. Their lives are colorful; it’s enjoyable watching each go through his own personal struggles. The parallel stories are an unusual device. When Alex eventually travels to London and Sasha to New York, we learn that Alex and Sasha both exist, not in separate realities but (within the logic of the story) as two separate people inhabiting the same world, apparently having split in two at the moment of the coin flip. That element of fantasy requires the reader to suspend disbelief, but the twinned stories are so absorbing that I easily accepted the premise that made them possible. Goldwell Keratin Conditioning and Smoothing service. This is a perfect solution for smooth and manageable hair without frizz for up to 5 months. Shampoos and conditioners that nourish your hair with a rich blend of advanced color-retention ingredients. Starring QUINOA (keen-wah), the ultimate source of all-natural plant proteins. QUINOA ,when combined with Color Lover’s unique compound of color retention ingredients, is proven in lab testing to retain your haircolor 95% longer. FRAMESI COLOR LOVER will love your haircolor as long as you do! Write about what you know – you don’t have to follow trends and write a murder just because the genre is popular.This is a novel well worth reading. Lots of action combined with lots to think about. I did find it sometimes disconcerting to move from the protagonist’s life given one choice versus his life given the other choice. There were a couple of very short paragraphs towards the end of the book that seemed to undermine the basic premise of the story. Nonetheless, I highly recommend this book. Our hair salon has been open over 25 years. Some of our Senior Stylists have been with us for a long time – a couple of them from the beginning! Our team also includes some younger Stylists and some Trainees. Why was I so surprised by the ending? The clues were there, forget the clues it was almost a hammer strike to the head. It was like a bolt of lightning and I am still wandering around wondering how I got so absorbed in the story that I missed the logical conclusion. That is the definition of great writing and Sir Jeffrey Archer is at the top of his game. What I thought was gonna be mind blowing wasn't explored to completion and what I guess was the big surprise seemed like a non-ending (to me). Another excellent novel from Jeffrey Archer. A gripping stand-alone, it features rich characters, excellent prose, and believable dialogue. And quite the finale.