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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
Nothing like stopping to read a classic thriller. The Odessa File is just such a novel. Filled with countless details that make the entire thing completely realistic, the book is a history lesson in World War 2 war crimes and all that was involved (or not) in addressing them. If one is interested in taking a walk in the shoes of a young German years after the war, this is the perfect expose to do so.
Probably read this three times because it was amazing, but I barely remember it. Art theft and E/W Germany is all I remember.
Frederick Forsyth novels were a familiar fixture in our household when I was growing up, as both my parents loved his work. He was amongst the first ‘adult’ reads that I was drawn to at the time. So, my love affair with his books began, and over the years I have read everything he’s written- keeping up with any new release/s.
As my mother has been in and out of hospital quite a lot over the past year and a half, I am keeping her supplied with books to read, and buddy reading them with her, or reading them to her when she isn’t well enough to read for herself. We have gotten through quite a lot of books in this time and it has been wonderful to discuss each one with her as we read/finish. It has been a great bonding experience for us, and Mr. Forsyth is our current author of choice- and we have both really enjoyed revisiting all his books, again.
Mr. Forsyth has a great knack for writing wonderfully suspenseful and exciting read, there is always great tension, action, drama, some danger, intrigue, and lots more to hold your attention. I can always count on him to deliver an intriguing read.
As my mother has been in and out of hospital quite a lot over the past year and a half, I am keeping her supplied with books to read, and buddy reading them with her, or reading them to her when she isn’t well enough to read for herself. We have gotten through quite a lot of books in this time and it has been wonderful to discuss each one with her as we read/finish. It has been a great bonding experience for us, and Mr. Forsyth is our current author of choice- and we have both really enjoyed revisiting all his books, again.
Mr. Forsyth has a great knack for writing wonderfully suspenseful and exciting read, there is always great tension, action, drama, some danger, intrigue, and lots more to hold your attention. I can always count on him to deliver an intriguing read.
adventurous
dark
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think this is FF's best book. The diary part can make you cry.
One of the best books about the Post-Second World War I have ever read.
Not as captivating as "The Jackal" but a very nice read.
Interesting idea, loved that his dad was... Spoiler . But lacked a likable protagonist.
A trite misogynist mess. The book hates nazis, but it cannot even do that without being xenophobic. The book maybe tries to complicate its self insert power fantasy by the end, but it’s too muddled and too late. Please read A Small Town in Germany instead.
Disappointing is what I would say about this novel! The narration is at best described as ordinary and the plot predictable.