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Eye of the Needle [Kindle Edition]

Ken Follett (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (122 customer reviews)
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His weapon is the stiletto, his codename: The Needle. He is Henry Faber, a coldly professional killer and Germany's most feared deep-cover agent in Britain. His task: to discover the Allies' plans for D-Day, and get them to Germany at all costs. It's a task he undertakes with customary relish and ruthlessness - until he encounters Storm Island, and a woman called Lucy . . .

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His weapon is the stiletto, his codename: The Needle. He is Henry Faber, a coldly professional killer and Germany's most feared deep-cover agent in Britain. His task: to discover the Allies' plans for D-Day, and get them to Germany at all costs. It's a task he undertakes with customary relish and ruthlessness - until he encounters Storm Island, and a woman called Lucy . . .
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110 of 113 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The first and the best of Ken Follett's books 20 Sep 2007
By Maciej TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
I read this book ages ago, when still a teenager, and recently I was happy to discover, that "The eye of the needle" really didn't age at all. This fast paced and quite violent story is about the last German spy still operating in 1944 in Great Britain. Although this is pure fiction, it is a very good read, as the author did his best to make the story stick to the reality of WWII. The "hero" of the book is a very bad guy, but it is impossible not to feel at least a little for him, as he is trying to escape the tightening noose, with a vital piece of information - he is totally alone, very far from home, in a totally hostile place and faces certain death at the slightest mistake or weakness. The way in which he deals with all the adversities forces some respect. His final fate is very surprising and gives this novel a flavour rarely seen in spy stories. This is a really good book for holidays or a long rainy weekend -I enjoyed it mightily. Ken Follett wrote some good spy novels later - but this is his first and best, no argument there.
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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Hitler relies on The Needle 21 Feb 2006
By bernie VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover
Hitler must ultimately decide what threats are real and when. He relies on the one man he knows can accomplish the task of finding out the truth. So he sends to England “The Needle” a deep cover spy who is so confident that he does not let the intermediate folk get in his way. Any that do do not live to tell about it.

First, they have to believe that he actually exists. Then they have to find him. It they can find him, can they stop him?

Yes, the story is intriguing. Yet it is the people interaction (loyalty, love, and credibility) and the attitude of "The Needle" that make the story. Ultimately, the question is will he succeed and what effect will this have on future generations of those who knew him.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Eye of the needle 21 July 2010
By Bob Steel
Format:Paperback
A cracking story but rather too many words. Occasionally a character is introduced and described in great detail over several pages but then disappears and is never heard from again. Nevertheless a very good read and hard to put down. The lead character is strangely likeable but you wouldn't want to be his friend.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars First Class
Another good one from Ken Follett. I don't usually like 'spy' stories but this was captivating from start to finish. I would recommend it to everyone
Published 6 days ago by Patricia-Anne
4.0 out of 5 stars Good
Well-written, exciting, good characterisation. Came to the book from the film. Think that this is one of his more successful books.
Published 29 days ago by Gordon Howe
5.0 out of 5 stars Page turner
The plot was fast moving and it keep my interest throughout. It's well writing with well formed and believable characters.
Published 1 month ago by M. Rogers
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read
That's 4 of Ken Follett's books I've read now and this one was the best. A thoroughly good read from start to finish. Recommended.
Published 1 month ago by A "crap"Golfer
5.0 out of 5 stars Another of my all time favourites
this is an exciting spy thriller set in WW2 which is a book I have read many times. I love to go back to old favourites as I always find something I had forgotten or which I missed... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jane Hall
3.0 out of 5 stars Promised much only to disappoint
Read this as a follow up to Pillers of the Earth. Ingredients good and could have been mixed and cooked better. Liked the early chapters. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Alexander Kreator
4.0 out of 5 stars Eye of the Needle
A great story. The characters are still very real even after a considerable time period. The isolation of the main setting adds to the drama.
Published 1 month ago by ROBJOHN
5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING
AMAZING !!!!!!! I am into Follett and his History stores, this was different and very very Good can't wait to read the next
Published 2 months ago by patricia smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
I really enjoyed this book. It kept my interest going throughout and I would certainly
recommend it to my friends
Published 2 months ago by cath steele
5.0 out of 5 stars Another good read
Thoroughly enjoyed the book right from the start. I have become a great fan of Ken Follett's work, having read quite a few.
Published 2 months ago by mick p
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