Ken Follett and the intrigue of World War II—“a winning formula” (Entertainment Weekly) if ever there was one. With his riveting prose and unerring instinct for suspense, the #1 New York Times bestselling author takes to the skies over Europe during the early days of the war in a most extraordinary novel. . . . It is June 1941, and the war is not going well for England. Somehow, the Germans are … England. Somehow, the Germans are anticipating the RAF’s flight paths and shooting down British bombers with impunity. Meanwhile, across the North Sea, eighteen-year-old Harald Olufsen takes a shortcut on the German-occupied Danish island of Sande and discovers an astonishing sight. He doesn’t know what it is, but he knows he must tell someone. And when he learns the truth, it will fall upon him to deliver word to England—except that he has no way to get there. He has only an old derelict Hornet Moth biplane rusting away in a ruined church—a plane so decrepit that it is unlikely to ever get off the ground . . . even if Harald knew how to fly it.
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Well written story that helps us understand the conditions in Denmark during the beginning years of WWII. Characters well developed yet it is an easy read. I did not want to put it down as the suspense was managed right up until the end.
I liked this book so much that I have read it twice….
I didn’t read yet
A good read from another favourite author
Follett weaves a quick-read fictional story into the fabric of the historical reality of WW II in the early days of Nazi Germany’s occupation of Denmark. It is suspenseful, captivating, and reveals through the eyes of his 19-year-old protagonist and other characters, the passion, pride and conflicting pressures of everyday Danish citizens in the resistance movement. It ends with a wild flight! Loved the book!
Set in Denmark, how does the resistance get important information to the British when a policeman, with a grudge, is determined to shut them down. I loved this book.
A good read and a page turner. Well written by Follett.
Inspiring how people worked together in occupied Denmark to help to defeat
Germany in World War II.
Liked it, didn’t love it.
I give it 3 stars only because it’s not your typical Follett book with the astounding historical interest and detail. Nonetheless, it is still an interesting story that most would find entertaining.
Beautifully written
Fairly entertaining, but the story was very far fetched. The writing was not up to Follett standards.
Well written and informative about the Danish experience during WWII.
I’ve loved all but one of the books I’ve read by Ken Follett. This one was no exception.
Fascinating.
Ken Follett is a master of storytelling and I am never disappointed by his books. There were some sad parts of this book but that is what makes it realistic. This story was inspirational!!
Excellent
Not as good as Pillars of the Earth but still excellent.
Ken Follett is and has always been the ultimate story teller! The fact that the setting is in Denmark instead of the commonly setting of France also gives the book a newness. I would highly recommend this book!
This is an excellent piece of historical fiction. Follet’s ability to weave a great story around historical events (in this case the race to develop radar during WWII) is truly remarkable.