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Summary: Fabulous read.
Review: I just reread this book and fuond it to be fresh, fast paced, and exciting. It was one of the best thrillers I have ever read. If you liked this book you would love richard greenwald's work. I had seen him on a television interview in the carribean islands and bought the spear of golgotha at a book signing. I know that I will reread that book too-it was a real treat to chance upon a new author in another country
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Summary: "Eye of the Spittle" is more like it!
Review: Die Nadel, Germany's top spy, is enjoying a peaceful stay in England. He's looking for a little sun, a little fun...oh, and he also wants to grab hold of the Allies' plans for the D-Day invasion. Can't forget that part!
Die Nadel, or Henry Faber (his cover name), is discovered and must flee. He shipwrecks on a small English island, Storm Island. There he meets Lucy and her husband David, a cripple. Little by little, they discover the secret of their mysterious guest.
The book held me in such suspense that I dripped spittle all over it and ruined it. That's what a wide-open mouth can do! Have fun with it. I did!
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Summary: Just another review
Review: Well, what can I say!? I mean, all those other reviews down there really tell what this book is like. Ken Follett at his best. And THAT is something, huh? "The Needle" Faber is the only german spy in english soil that can turn the war back for the Nazis, as he learned the secret that Churchill was hiding so well with the help of the americans. The book tells his adventures up the Brittany Island in order to contact a U-boat. The final sequency on Storm Island is something of a genious. Follett has written some very good thrillers about WWII, like this one and "Night over water". But his best still is "The key to Rebecca". Anyway, "Eye of the needle" is a page turner like Grisham in his early years, a book one with interests in spies and the War won't regret reading.
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Summary: Very good read
Review: Rating System:
1 star = abysmal; some books deserve to be forgotten
2 star = poor; a total waste of time
3 star = good; worth the effort
4 star = very good; what writing should be
5 star = fantastic; must own it and share it with othersEYE OF THE NEEDLE by Ken Follet STORY: WWII rages throughout Europe. The infamous German spy, De Needle, attempts to stay one step ahead of the MI6 agents on his tail. It quickly becomes a race to stop the German spy from revealing the truth about the upcoming Allied invasion. MY FEEDBACK:
1) CHARACTERS ¡V nice backgrounds and motivations given and the players in the story stay true to character. Characters are believable because we¡¦ve all known people like them¡Kwell maybe not like De Needle. ƒº You cheer for the good guys and hate it when the bad guy succeeds, which is exactly what an author wants to accomplish in his writing. I appreciated that the ¡§good guys¡¨ were not made out to be complete idiots and actually had some great intuition in trying to capture the bad guy. 2) SETTING ¡V I¡¦ve never been to England but I¡¦ve seen plenty of movies that take place there. I think the author uses these preconceived ideas and already established visuals to help the reader know where the character is. Otherwise, when you look at it closely, I felt that he didn¡¦t spend a lot of time giving us environmental descriptions¡Ksome readers will find this a pleasing aspect while others may want more. 3) STORY ¡V For the longest time I couldn¡¦t figure out what the purpose of the ¡§sub-plot¡¨ of Lucy and David was all about and how it tied into the main storyline. But it was brought around nicely. Nice suspense and the last 50 pages are great wrap up. 4) MISC ¡V There is one love scene that is VERY descriptive and may be offensive to some readers...but luckily it is only one and doesn¡¦t carry on for too long. The book generated an overall bond with me that now I¡¦m off to watch the Donald Sutherland movie version of the book. OVERALL ¡V Fast, easy read that brings suspense and concern for the well being of the characters. Worth getting!
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Summary: Could Be Ken Follett's Best Book - Terrific
Review: This book provides believable suspense of a German spy working in England during World War II. The book has plenty of suspense, historical relevance, a love story, and action all wrapped up in one not-too-long book. It is a great read. It is the book that turned me on to writing talents of Ken Follett.
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Summary: Read This Book then rent the movie.
Review: This is the first Ken Follet book that I read, and afterwards I was hooked into reading more of his titles. If you haven't seen the movie based on this book (it premiered in 1981) don't rent it until you've first read the book. This book sparked me into reading more about the history of WWII.
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Summary: Jolly Good Show
Review: In the midst of WWII, with the Germans skeptical of an Allied offensive, Hitler dispenses his most trusted spy into the fray to perform reconnaisance. A man who's been in espionage for what seems an eternity. A man who's definitely worth his salt. Die Nadel (The Needle). All to determine the when and where of the infamous "D-Day."
This book concerns this man, his mission, and those trying to stop him. Given this is around the Storming of Normandy, a lot of people will be drawn into this book. The subject matter is interesting, to say the least, and so much can be done with it. Ken Follett does NOT disappoint!
The character development is fantastic . The storyline is great. The reality portrayed is crystal clear, and highly possible, which can be very hard tofind in other novels. The emotional roller coaster is real.
'The Eye of the Needle' is not a long book, but it is made much shorter with the gripping story-telling. This book makes me an instant Follett fan. If you're on the fence about starting this, jump over and dive in. This is a great one! Happy reading!
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Summary: Excellent
Review: This is the first Follett I've read, but it won't be the last. The book was that rare thing -- a suspense story that actually has believable interesting characters. Throw in complete historical plausibility, and you've got a winner on your hands. Can't beat it -- five stars.
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Summary: Thrilling
Review: Follett pours on the suspense in this thriller. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It was a bit unbeleivable but it was a very fun read anyway.
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Summary: I bought it, unsure, I read it, happily
Review: Just as the title suggest, I had seen his name in the book stores, and looked at it for a moment, then walked away, a week later, I went back to the book store, had some extra money, looked at the book, and said, "What's the harm." I read the first page put it down, and didn't pick it back up for a month, until I found it on the floor. Then I read the first chapter, and by the time I realized it, I was halfway through the book. Great book.
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