- Paperback: 416 pages
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; New edition edition (27 Nov 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 014027040X
- ISBN-13: 978-0140270402
- Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11.2 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 250,111 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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An adventure story which is made all the more remarkable by the fact that it is actually true. An Arab prince wishes to avenge the deaths of his four sons, by killing four former SAS men. The intended fourth victim turns out to be the author himself.
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36 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Sir Ranulph Twistleton Wickham Fiennes BT, OBE (and holder of the Polar Medal with Bar!) is undoubtedly the greatest living British explorer. He also served as an officer with the Special Air Service Regiment in the early seventies at a time when I was attached to that Regiment as a corporal in the Pay Office. We met briefly then and again in the late eighties when I was involved with Operation Raleigh. Though "Ran" - as he introduced himself on the latter occasion, has no reason to recall either meeting, I will always remember this man as someone with great presence who has come to symbolise great things and great achievements. In many ways he is the most British of men.
In his book "The Feather Men," the reader is left wondering whether or not it is a work of fact or fiction. It is an enthralling and exciting read and I am surprised it has not yet been made into a film.
Throughout the world there are certain "standards." For example, people might refer to a specific make of car, as that country's equivalent of a Rolls Royce. This is because Rolls Royce has become the standard for excellence in the making of cars. Similarly, when describing the world's Special Forces, they often refer to certain elite organisations as that country's equivalent of the SAS.
I had the privilege of serving with the SAS over 30 years ago but was never SAS trained. Ran Fiennes was and, therefore, knows what he is talking about. That is why you will be left wondering.
Altogether an excellent book.
NM
In his book "The Feather Men," the reader is left wondering whether or not it is a work of fact or fiction. It is an enthralling and exciting read and I am surprised it has not yet been made into a film.
Throughout the world there are certain "standards." For example, people might refer to a specific make of car, as that country's equivalent of a Rolls Royce. This is because Rolls Royce has become the standard for excellence in the making of cars. Similarly, when describing the world's Special Forces, they often refer to certain elite organisations as that country's equivalent of the SAS.
I had the privilege of serving with the SAS over 30 years ago but was never SAS trained. Ran Fiennes was and, therefore, knows what he is talking about. That is why you will be left wondering.
Altogether an excellent book.
NM
15 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have only ever read Sir Ranulph Fiennes 'Fit For Life' before this so was unsure how he could write a novel. I was shocked, it is the best book that I have ever read. I found a few very small parts a little difficult to follow and others parts a little bit technical, but I just read on because I had to know what was to happen next. It is supposed to be a true story and I believe it. If you think that you might like it, just buy it (or borrow it) you will be shocked at how good it is!
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Just finished reading it, and was enjoying it so much I didn't want it to end. Truthful or not (I reckon it is), this is a fascinating account of a team of clandestine vigilantes pitched in a secret war with a team of contract-killers. The author avoids a good-guy/bad-guy battle and just lets the story tell itself with careful detail and unbiased opinion. Starts off with a great deal of scene-setting and jumping from one event to another. Do stick with it though, because it heats up in a hurry with an excellent twist at the end. Top stuff.
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thefeathermen
excellent book have looked forward to reading this for some time very gripping and as always with books much better than the film
Published 4 months ago by William Campbell
A good book
This book arrived in fair condition, it was described accurately. As for the book, it kept me page turning and was finished in no time.
Published 6 months ago by Mr sore arms
Why the mystery?
So once again the controversy over this book is raised with the release of the Hollywood film 'Killer Elite', said to be based on it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by I bite
controversial in the extreme
This book, with its use of real characters, caused quite a lot of 21SAS TA members to go off RF permanently, he was not welcome at The Duke of Yorks any more. Read more
Published 9 months ago by roger hudson
the feather men
Taking a lot of getting in to.A lot of names and places to co-ordinate at the beginning.Gradually sorting them out and hope its not going to get any more complicated with locations... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. D. Marriott
If you like a good yarn, read this
I read this book years ago. It is still on my shelf and I will read it again one day. I am not a person who reads books twice as a rule, but this is an exceptional story,... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Joystick
Ripping yarn
Explorer Ranulph Fiennes has an interesting writing style which makes the truth seem stranger than fiction; were it not for the photographs in the book it would be hard to believe. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Rosie Gamgee
An uneven book
This is a unique book that suggest that the supposed natural deaths of some servicemen were not so natural. I am mixed on my opinion of this book. Read more
Published 18 months ago by bobbaer
The Feather Men.
Again another excellent read from Sir Runulph Fiennes,
I enjoyed reading this book, had difficulty putting it down.
Fact or Fiction??, makes you wonder. Read more
I enjoyed reading this book, had difficulty putting it down.
Fact or Fiction??, makes you wonder. Read more
Published 18 months ago by GW.
The Feather Men
After all the talk about this book, I found it to be quite slow. Perhaps I was expecting more.
Published 19 months ago by Leslie A. Heaps
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