The Fourth Estate by Jeffery Archer

At first glance, Richard Armstrong and Keith Townsend seemed to have little in common. One was the son of an illiterate peasant, who emerged from the most backward corner ravaged by a bitter war. The other was raised in a mansion on the far side of the world while the war was just another piece of news. 
One was a hustler, a theif, ready to change his story, even his identity, if it would gain him a momentary advantage. The other was the scion of a well known family, groomed for a public role from his earliest years, a rebel who didnt care if any approved of what he got up to, 
One craved wealth, recognition, status. The other quickly discovered that real power comes from anonymity. But, they did have one thing in common. Both of them were gamblers. Both were prepared to risk everything in their battle to control the biggest newspaper empire in the world. 
Only one of them could triumph....

I got this book when I was searching in the attic for some books to sell to earn pocket money. As, I really wanted to read Jeffery Archer so I thought I'll start with this book. I must say that jeffery Archer's style suits only adults. But, that will not stop me form reading more of his books, partly because they show reality, and partly because you cant let go of the book.

The book was good. I cant say great because I found some parts boring. When Archer tells the life-story of the two rivals, it is boring. But, when he comes to the main part, it starts to get interesting. In the end, though, he repeats the first part. The story says about two newspaper barons, who are rivals. Both of them want to be the richest person in the world, but both of them come in the same amount of debt from the same bank. One has someone to guide him, the other doesnt know what to do. Ofcourse, when he cheats on his wife. Both of them have trouble. But, one of them survives this. You enjoy the book thoroughly when their rivalry starts, and the best part is, you wouldnt even know when their rivalry will start!! When they are rivals, you will flip back pages to see where is it written about their rivalry. You wont find it, and you wont feel like reading the book, but when you come back to the present book, the situation is so intense that you will not be able to leave the book. If I had to conclude this review in one sentence then I would say: "Awesome, great, fantastic, energising, proper book!!!"