He is the best story teller I have read in the past two years. I read, loved and reviewed this book, YOUR TURN, Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2017. This book was OK. Average. See all 16 questions about Only Time Will Tell…, Only Time Will Tell by Jeffrey Archer -> Starting October 12th, 2019, Only Time Will Tell (The Clifton Chronicles #1) by Jeffrey Archer - Restarting October 12th 2019, Killing the 'Dead Girl' Theme in Crime Fiction. First, the good things about this book: It makes for a good read as it keeps you hooked throughout, with a cliff hanging suspense at the end of every chapter. Until a work colleague recommended The Clifton Chronicles, Jeffrey Archer wasn’t on my reading radar but I’m so glad I picked this up! I overheard two separate conversations this past month praising Jeffrey Archer’s Clifton Chronicle series and although I have no desire to tie myself down to reading all seven books my interest was piqued. Apparently, this is a bestseller - a book that loads of people around the world have devoured. From page one I was completely caught up in this story, following an incredible cast of characters for just over 20 years in this first volume. The first book in Archer’s seven-book Clifton Chronicles series follows protagonist Harry Clifton from his childhood years in a single-parent home in Bristol, England in the post–World War I era through his grammar-school days and into young adulthood. I felt complete confidence that Archer had command of the story at every stage, right up until the last of many shocking events, which of course sets the stage for the next book in this family saga. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. It was the third single from their 1982 eponymous debut. (only) time will tell (UK also (only) time can tell) used to say that the truth or a result will only be known in the future after events have happened: Only time will tell whether we made the right decision. Unable to add item to List. . This merger is a combination of mediocrity. How to use (only) time will tell in a sentence. Archer easily takes you back to the feel of that time period. Happy dance! This is a story of friendship, sacrifice and love. I don't want to tell the story, will leave that to you to discover but I will say that I recommend this book to all who want a good story, great and individual characters, different settings and just great writing style. I read this on my husband 's recommendation. I wasn’t expecting a cliffhanger scene demanding me to purchase the next instalment to find out what happens. Predictable but entertaining beach read or exercise, driving story. Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2019. Time will tell whether the film is truly considered a success. Refresh and try again. I loved Honor Among Thieves, Sons of Fortune, and Prisoner of Birth. Jeffrey Archer (Author), Roger Allam (Narrator), Emilia Fox (Narrator), Macmillan Audio (Publisher) & 1 more. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2019. I have a particular friend who all he talks about when it comes to talking about books is Jeffery Archer's Clifton Chronicles. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Filled with family secrets and stories of the different ways life can take us, this book was the great kick off to what promises to be an exciting series! He is a master of words and storytelling. I liked it but not as much. The narratives by both, Roger Allam and Emilia Fox were spot on and helped to push this book to a five star for me. Only Time Will Tell begins the epic tale of Harry Clifton’s life covering its highs and lows, triumphs and successes. His father (a dock worker) is killed under mysterious circumstances at work, and his mother struggles to take care of the family, but she is a hard working and determined woman, and she wants Harry to have a better future than to be a dock worker like his father. Hindered by poverty and haunted by the mystery surrounding his dead father, Harry fights to escape his circumstances and find a better life for himself and his mother. Although it’s pretty obvious what’s coming from the very beginning it seems rather drawn out with the story becoming more implausible as events take another turn towards the end. Although not the most sophisticated of writers, Archer is undoubtedly a gifted story teller. "Only Time Will Tell" is a song by progressive rock / arena rock supergroup Asia. This time travel thriller will keep you turning the pages deep into the night. Petersburg Times (Florida) on A PRISONER OF BIRTH“Archer plots with skill, and keeps you turning the pages.” ―The Boston Globe on CAT O'NINE TALES“The economy and precision of Archer's prose never fails to delight. Seems to me that "It's ok" should be smack in the middle followed by "I liked it" and "I loved it." About “Only Time Will Tell” The second single by Asia of their self-titled debut album, Asia, Only Time Will Tell was released as the second single (third in the United Kingdom) in 1982. He later finishes school and has to choose between Oxford or joining the military as Britain is entering WW2. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Along the way he makes some unlikely friends, some predictable enemies, and some life-changing choices that take him from the streets of Bristol to the halls of Oxford to the bridge of a merchant ship in the opening days of World War II. I think the series will compare well with his previous very successful efforts. that ending. A dock worker in Bristol, Harry never knew his father and expects to continue on at the shipyard, until a remarkable gift wins him a scholarship to an exclusive boys' school, and his life will never be the same again...As Harry enters into adulthood, he finally learns how his father really died, but the awful truth only leads him to question: Was he even his father? I wasn't sure what to expect going into this book, but it has ended up being one of my favourite reads this year (and I must admit I've had a pretty good run of mostly four and five star reads in 2018). Well, although I knew this was the first novel in a series I expected it also to be a stand alone story before going on to the next novel. Captain Jack Tarrant. Scarlet Babylon 7. I also found the way so many miscellaneous adults were working behind the scenes to make sure the young Harry achieved his destiny was unrealistic and overdone. Although the plots are not "hair-raising" as those by many of the authors mentioned previously, they are masterfully written in a manner that causes me to turn the pages as rapidly as possible. Archer did such a great job in setting up a solid story while creating memorable characters. Oh hell, I hate it when I'm wrong! I was not comfortable with the way the wedding was handled and thought the whole thing was melodramatic. A compelling story of a boy winning against all the odds through an educational system beyond his social level, but never beyond his abilities. In December 2012, I read my first Jeffrey Archer novel and am now hooked. Good (but not great) book by an excellent storyteller, Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2016. If you enjoy stories that span different generations and that provide you with different perspectives of the same events, then I think you will enjoy 'Only Time Will Tell', the first novel in the Clifton Chronicles series. Three months later, her body is found in the main square. has been added to your Cart. Only Time Will Tell (The ... It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Agreed. Welcome back. This series is among my most favorite reads! ), and his climb through the British public school system is going to be a delight if this first one of five is any indication. Although I was expecting more of a thriller, like some of his other works, this historical fiction beginning after World War I, but mainly focusing on events in the life of Harry Clifton (the main character) throughout the years just before World War II. This is a fairly long book which I nevertheless read straight through on a. Archer has the great gift of being able to write very complex stories - with many characters, changing points of view, important historical background, and repeated surprises - and keep the whole thing under his total control. And I get why that is because it is a pretty straight-forward, easily read story about several families, several destinies and several points of view that entwine. My major beef is that we get to the end AND IT JUST STOPS. While Clifton presumes Arthur Clifton died on the battlefields, the truth is known to a select few that he was involved in a horrific workplace incident, at the hands of Hugo Barrington. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Something went wrong. Jeffrey Archer hits it out of the park with this epic tale of a young boy trying, with the help of his friends and family, to make his life something no less than extraordinary. (Only time will tell) One thing is sure That time will tell (Only time will tell) If you were wrong The brightest ring around the moon Will darken when I die [Chorus] [Repeat first verse] [Repeat second verse] [Chorus] (Only time will tell) You're on your own Inside your room (Only time will tell) You're claiming victory You were just using me Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime. It’s not exactly ground-breaking fiction; on the other hand, the writing is good enough that the story feels comfortable if not particularly gripping. Ten years ago, four people were brutally murdered—One girl lived. I felt complete confidence that Archer had command of the story at every stage, right up until the last of many shocking events, which of course sets the stage for the next book in this family saga. This first book is set for the most part in England around 1920's up until WWII. His 2nd Clifton novel, THE SINS OF THE FATHER, is equally engrossing. Learn more about the program. And the ending? Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2019. However, his new trilogy CLIFTON CHRONICLES is just superb. All the characters in the book are interesting, especially the soldier Jack Tarrant, who takes charge of Harry Clifton's life guiding him and playing his mentor. It's the first of seven books, the opening of what promises to be a sweeping story following two families over 100 years. I really enjoyed this. . Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. I cannot believe that I'm saying this but wow, I loved this Jeffrey Archer book! Jeffrey Archer has long been a favorite author of mine and this book did not let me down. The fun is watching it unfold.” ―St. Clifton forges ahead to make a name for himself, while living under the shadow of never having met his father. 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