
Eye of the Needle
A Novel
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Narrated by:
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Samuel West
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Written by:
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Ken Follett
About this listen
The worldwide phenomenon from the best-selling author of The Pillars of the Earth, World Without End, A Column of Fire, and The Evening and the Morning
His code name was “The Needle.” He was a German aristocrat of extraordinary intelligence - a master spy with a legacy of violence in his blood, and the object of the most desperate manhunt in history....
But his fate lay in the hands of a young and vulnerable English woman, whose loyalty, if swayed, would assure his freedom - and win the war for the Nazis....
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- Guy Bellerby
- 2021-02-26
Brilliant
So fine. Story is one of the very best spy stories ever. Reader quintessentially British but an actor so we have Churchill Hitler Rommel our Heroine and a dozen other voices all believable. 5 stars all round!
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- Anonymous User
- 2023-10-10
Excellent blend of historical fact and spy thriller!
Detailed character and setting portrayal sparked my imagination and coupled with a thrilling but believable storyline to deliver an awesome read.
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- Ian
- 2023-10-25
Entertaining and Convincing
I found the story engaging and the characters convincing and interesting. The plot was a bit predictable but with enough surprises to keep me listening.
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- Stephen Nordquist
- 2022-02-19
The best WW2 Spy fiction
I read the book over forty years ago , I’ve seen the movie with Donald Sutherland , it is better hearing it on Amazon Audible. The narrator is very good , I joy to listen too. This novel is classic Ken Follett , he is at his very best .
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- Carol Sinclair
- 2023-03-01
Excellent read.
I really enjoyed this book. I felt like i could watch the scenarios - lovely listen.
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- Leigh
- 2023-08-21
Excellent read, riveting until the end.
Highly recommend Eye of the Needle. Great story, kept me engaged the entire time. Excellent narration too; now in my top 5 books of all time.
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- LP
- 2021-05-31
An audio page turner
Excellently written and narrated. Follett paints scenes with the skill of a Grand Master. There were times when I was awed by his descriptions. The pace was at times thrilling and the plot was well developed and unanticipated. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves spy novels. It is apply viewed as a classic. It does not disappoint.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2024-06-13
Easily top 5 historical fiction books
Impressively engaging and well-paced. Story is brilliant and full of depth. Would highly recommend
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- Enrique
- 2021-08-22
Not my favorite Follett novel
This is a fine novel but character development was a bit lacking. On the other hand, while the outcome of the story is never really in doubt, Follett managed to throw a few curveballs along the way. The narration was very good as well.
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- Nano
- 2023-05-15
Slow start
Really enjoyed this book. I did find it had a slow start but as always in Follett style, it came together brilliantly and I loved it! I do agree with others though, that some of the sexual graphics are unnecessary and just not to my personal taste and I by no means consider myself a prude.
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