The glamour and romance of the glittering thirties darkened for ever by the outbreak of war
Night Over Water
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On a bright September morning in 1939, two days after Britain has declared war, a group of privileged but desperate people gather in Southampton to board the largest, most luxurious airliner ever built - the Pan American Clipper, bound for New York: an English aristocrat, fleeing with his family and a fortune in jewels; a German scientist, escaping from the Nazis; a murderer under FBI escort; a young wife running away from a domineering husband; and a handsome, unscrupulous thief . . . 'Master of the romantic thriller' Daily Telegraph
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Ken Follett was only twenty-seven when he wrote the award-winning EYE OF THE NEEDLE, which became an international bestseller. His celebrated PILLARS OF THE EARTH was voted into the top 100 of Britain's best-loved books in the BBC's the Big Read and the sequel, WORLD WITHOUT END, will be published in Autumn 2007. He has since written several equally successful novels including, most recently, WHITEOUT. He is also the author of non-fiction bestseller ON WINGS OF EAGLES. He lives with his family in London and Hertfordshire.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By David
Format:Kindle Edition
I read this book about 10 years ago, in hardback format, and found it incredibly terrific, couldn't put it down. It was the first Ken Follett that I had read, and since then have had the pleasure to read a great many more of his novels.
He is a wonderful author, and all of his books, keep me intrigued.
As has been mentioned in other reviews the Boeing 314, run by Pan Am, must have been a truly great aircraft in its day, as were the crews.
To all of those browsing, and considering getting the KIndle edition of this novel, I would recommend it, you will enjoy, I promise you.
This truly is a great story,
He is a wonderful author, and all of his books, keep me intrigued.
As has been mentioned in other reviews the Boeing 314, run by Pan Am, must have been a truly great aircraft in its day, as were the crews.
To all of those browsing, and considering getting the KIndle edition of this novel, I would recommend it, you will enjoy, I promise you.
This truly is a great story,
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
"Night over water"'s unique characters, easy language, interesting plot and setting makes it very enjoyable to read. If you want something "light" to read, this should be your choice.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought the Kindle version mainly on the strength of other reviews, the majority of which were very positive. However, I found the storyline unimpressive and the characters straight out of Mills & Boon. Follett is an excellent author but has let himself down badly with this book. It suggests to me that he had a good idea for a 50 page book, which he then turned into a 300 page book by padding out the chapters with a great deal of unnecessary and irrelevant detail and gratuitous sexual encounters.
Not his best by a long way I'm afraid. 2 out of 5 - must try harder!
Not his best by a long way I'm afraid. 2 out of 5 - must try harder!
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3.0 out of 5 stars
lightly entertaining
A pleasant easy read but nothing more. Gave an insight into what the 'clipper' must have felt light in the early years of the war.
Published 3 days ago by Jane Straker
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Ken follett
Good story and interesting concept, well written and maintains pace throughout. If you like mysteries and / or thrillers, this is for you
Published 3 days ago by rodsmith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
I am now an Ken Follett follower really enjoy the books. so far I have not been disappointed.It is a pity they did not keep one of the
planes.
planes.
Published 4 days ago by Ken follett
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night over water by Ken Follett
this is a really good book it was hard for me to put down so I absolutely enjoyed it and could recommend it to anyone
Published 8 days ago by K. Marvill
4.0 out of 5 stars
Easy read
A bit predictable in parts, but has good twists too. All round it was a good read. It does read like one for the ladies at times with the romances...
Published 16 days ago by ANTHONY N COLLINS
3.0 out of 5 stars
Did not enjoy
This had a fairly good review but I did not enjoy it. I felt I was reading a childrens story. Too many characters and a rather weird plot. Nothing like as good as Mr. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Patricia-Anne
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
When one thinks of the gripping and well-written books that have come from the pen of Ken Follett, I can only say that this, in my opinion, failed to reach his usual standard,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by A. G. Hutton
3.0 out of 5 stars
A page turning adventure but no masterpiece
Interestingly set it time and place. Developed characters if slightly steriotypical. Well thought sub plots and well paced. Read more
Published 1 month ago by C.J.Bradley
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
Awesome
Another cracking novel by Ken follet, great original idea and brilliantly executed. I couldn't put it down. Good work!
Another cracking novel by Ken follet, great original idea and brilliantly executed. I couldn't put it down. Good work!
Published 1 month ago by Matthew Nuttall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ken Follett is an excellent author
Excellent story. Can't wait to continue reading. Gripping from the beginning.Haven't yet finished but so far can't put it down
Published 1 month ago by Margaret
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