Eye of the Needle

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  This is a book my father read. I saw the 1981 movie so the story was already familiar. Basically, during World War II the Nazis order their best spy in Britain to observe troop concentrations prior to the Allied invasion of Europe, with the goal of determining where the Allies are likely to land. This master German spy, "The Needle," is as cunning as he is ruthless, and he uncovers a secret that can change the course of the Second World War. I came to this book after reading Wor... (show more)

  This is a book my father read. I saw the 1981 movie so the story was already familiar. Basically, during World War II the Nazis order their best spy in Britain to observe troop concentrations prior to the Allied invasion of Europe, with the goal of determining where the Allies are likely to land. This master German spy, "The Needle," is as cunning as he is ruthless, and he uncovers a secret that can change the course of the Second World War. I came to this book after reading World Without End, Ken Follett's grand, annoying historical epic. Eye of the Needle is a much better book. Much shorter, too. Ken Follett was never a great writer, but no matter. Here he has a great spy story to tell. The tale is compelling, the characters are interesting, and the pacing is taut. The story is quite plausible and, as the author notes, it's hard to believe such a thing didn't happen! (show less)

   

   

  by Stephen Nadler on Nov 22, 2009 at 12:31AM

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  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... (show more)

  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! (show less)

   

   

  by Dan Ferry on Aug 19, 2009 at 02:31AM

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