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Good book, but tought to compare to Follett's Pillars of The Earth which is outstanding. The book has some - "Oh Come on" moments but overall a good summer read for a touch of history (book is historical fiction) and a decent novel.

tinkerer's review against another edition

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adventurous informative sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated

3.75

jack_the_sipper's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional inspiring sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

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duparker's review against another edition

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4.0

Follett writes a simple, yet not simplistic tale. Here, the words are easy to comprehend and flow well, but the story is complex and tells a twisty thriller. Follett does a great job with WWII vernacular and description. Nothing is atmospheric or deep, but it isn't superficial either. The characters are common and extra ordinary through their actions, which is the intent.

ligya's review against another edition

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4.0

Não é o melhor do Follet, daria um bom roteiro de filme de cinema. Mas a trama é interessante de qualquer forma, faz você querer terminar logo. Muito bom!

hippenreads's review against another edition

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adventurous dark informative tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

First time reading Ken Follet. Really enjoyed this spy thriller. I was interested the whole way through and the last 150 pages kept me on the edge of my seat. I had a ton of fun. Felt the characters or enjoyable to read as and none of them felt like they caused the book to fall into a lull. Can't wait to dive more into some historical fiction. This was a great one to start with.

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3.0

You can get me with a WWII women-spies novel any day. A fast-paced and well-researched novel of the Résistance in 1944 Northern France. Plenty of twists and turns and outsmartings, and a user-friendly lack of *twist!*s. Definitely entertaining.

Character arcs were negligible: the novel takes place over one week, and although multiple characters meet and "fall in love" during that time, no other growth occurs. Secondary characters were quite flat - especially Hesse and Stéphanie. I though for sure Stéphanie would *do* something before the end.

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