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One of the best mysteries ever written...a thrilling and frightening race to the finish, set in WWII England. Even if you've seen the movie and read this book before, your pulse will race at the end! A classic!
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I am a romance reader; read very few mystery/suspense, but this was one of the best I have ever read in 50 years - I could NOT put it down!
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As others have reviewed, great suspenseful thriller. By the time I got to the midpoint of the book, I couldn't put it down. A great page turner and a story that will transport you back in time. Recommended!
An interesting German spy point of view of World War II as it related to D-Day, the Normandy invasion.
The book that made Ken Follett a star of literature. This is a classic all-time favorite of mine. I read it when it first came out. I enjoyed the movie just as much. If you have not read this book yet, and you enjoy Ken Follett, you should go back and seek this one out. The story is set during WWII, so it wouldn't matter if you read it in the 80's or read it now. If you are a Follett fan, you will love it.
I'm not usually a fan of thrillers. This one, however, I found captivating. The historical setting made it especially interesting. All of Ken Follett's books that I've read have been well-written. The historical perspective is fascinating, the story lines compelling, and the characters well-developed.
Good book, fast paced, good characters, great story.
âThe Needleâ an enemy spy, aristocrat, and ruthless assassin. One person standing in his way. A lonely Englishwoman on an isolated Scottish Island who falls in love with him. Another Follett masterpiece. Full of suspense, intrigue, and adventure. Best WWII spy novel. Atmospheric and thrilling. A must read. Iâve been reading Follettâs books. Love them all!
Good WWII read.
Excellent, really drags you in.
A book I have read and re-read - an excellent spy novel. I would say it was one of Follett's best - albeit one of his first.
Interesting how the author keeps the reader involved emotionally with the main character by use of the first person. And then, when the author wants to move your emotions, he switches to the 2nd person.
Very well done. Great read.
Interesting how the author keeps the reader involved emotionally with the main character by use of the first person. And then, when the author wants to move your emotions, he switches to the 2nd person.
Very well done. Great read.
His code name was The Needle. He was tall, handsome German aristocrat of extraordinary intelligence-England's most dangerous enemy. He knew the secret that could win the war for Hitler
One of the greatest books ever written, especially for the era of World War II.
Good Read.
Ken Follett, at his best.
My first Ken Follett book and it was great!
Loved the historical descriptions and events. Characters were interesting and not too over the top. Looking forward to reading his other works.
Loved the historical descriptions and events. Characters were interesting and not too over the top. Looking forward to reading his other works.
One of the best of all time. A Classic!
If you are a fan of Ken Follett and haven't read this book I would recommend getting it.
As usual he has written a great suspense/thriller book. It takes place during WWII and has to do with German itelligence pitted against the Allies. I highly recommend.
As usual he has written a great suspense/thriller book. It takes place during WWII and has to do with German itelligence pitted against the Allies. I highly recommend.
Hi code name was The Needle. He was a handsome German aristicrate of extraordinary intelligence-England's most dangerous enemy. He knew the secret that could win the war for Hitler...
She was Lucy Rose, a beautiful young Englishwoman torn between her burning desire and her binding duty. She was the only one who could stop him...
She was Lucy Rose, a beautiful young Englishwoman torn between her burning desire and her binding duty. She was the only one who could stop him...
A very suspenseful, hearstopping, nerve-freezing novel.
EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT. One of his best!
very good
The suspense in this book is great, definitely a thriller to read, as are all of Ken Follett's books :D But this one is definitely one of my more favorite ones :D
Good history lesson for what might have happened.
This is one sit on the edge of your seat, heart stopping thriller...could not put it down..outstanding......
Outstanding , heart in your throat thriller.....could not put it down......a must read...
#1 Bestseller Great author
A fast paced, heart stopping , sit on the edge of your seat thriller......could not put it down...
i didn't like it but my son loved it
Fast paced thriller of WWII. Search for the ultra spy.
This was one "sit on the edge of your seat", heart pounding thriller...could not put it down....
Read this a long time ago and remember liking it. Bought it for my husband who recently became a "reader" but he didn't want to read it because it was set during World War II. Oh well...
Follett's best. Nazi spy thriller suspenseful til the very end.
A "sit on the edge of your seat" thriller...could not put it down......a great read...
