From Our Archives: Jeffrey Archer On His Love For Indian Readers And The Success Of His Books
‘ The Sins of the Father’ has been released in India first and then in the other parts of the world. Why not some other city? We release in India first for two reasons – firstly, it has my biggest fan base (50m people have read Kane and Abel in India), and secondly, if it’s printed in any other country in the world, the pirated edition will be on the streets of India before it’s actually in the…
Jeffrey Archer, a renowned author, expressed his affection for Indian readers and his belief in the success of his books in his recent interview. Archer first released his book, 'The Sins of the Father', in India before it hit the shelves in other countries due to piracy concerns. The author has been pleasantly surprised by the positive reactions from Indian readers, with some even praising the second part of his Clifton Chronicles series, 'Clifton Chronicles', stating that it kept them engaged for hours.
Archer's inspiration for the series stemmed from his upbringing in the West Country, making parts of the story semi-autobiographical. He is set to publish the third volume in March of the following year.
Despite his love for India, Archer has chosen not to write a full-length novel based on the country due to a lack of extensive knowledge on the subject. However, he plans to continue writing short stories featuring Indian characters. Archer is optimistic about the emergence of talented writers from India and Pakistan, acknowledging the growing reading culture in the region.
He has enjoyed the works of V S Naipaul, Salman Rushdie, and Vikram Seth, but considers R K Narayan to be his favorite Indian author, praising Malgudi Days as a masterpiece. Archer's favorite book is The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, which he recommends to his readers. If he could meet any character from his novels, he would choose Old Jack from 'Only Time Will Tell' and Fraser Munro, the Scottish solicitor from 'A Prisoner of Birth', for their depth and energy.
Archer's first book, published in 1977, led to a diverse range of works, including plays, short stories, and novels. He finds novels to be the most challenging genre due to the extensive information retention required. Despite his busy schedule, Archer makes time to write daily, dedicating multiple sessions each day to his writing. He plans to visit India again early next year to complete the third volume of his Clifton Chronicles series.
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