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Hornet Flight - by Ken Follett (Paperback)
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Ken Follett's latest novel, The Hornet Flight, is a thrilling World War II spy thriller set in Denmark during the early stages of the occupation. The story follows young Harald Olufsen as he attempts to help England discover how the Germans are able to shoot down so many British bombers. The characters are compelling and the plot flows rapidly, with vivid images and sounds that evoke the time and place. The book is a perfect summer vacation for modern readers, and is a great read for those interested in the history of the time and place.
Book Synopsis 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 …
Book Synopsis 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 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. Review Quotes Praise for Hornet Flight "An intricately woven espionage yarn . . . a gritty picture of the spy game and wartime Europe." -- People "Follett at his compelling best." -- The Hartford Courant "Zips along to an exhilarating climax." -- Entertainment Weekly "Buzzing with intrigue. . . . Follett is in the habit of writing bestselling World War II thrillers, and Hornet Flight continues the trend." -- New York Daily News "Gripping suspense. . . . Follett fans will find Hornet Flight up to the writer's usual standard." -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram "Follett . . . hits the mark again. . . . [He] starts out fast and keeps up the pace." -- Publishers Weekly "Follett's pacing, dialogue, and eye for local color meet his usual standards . . . fun." -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch "Follett lays on the tension and excitement in a story of espionage and adventure." -- Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England) "Old-fashioned derring-do done right." -- Kirkus Reviews "His ideas are good, he offers lots of action, and he builds tension." -- St. Paul Pioneer Press "Tense . . . consistently compelling." -- Booklist About the Author Ken Follett is one of the world's best-loved authors, selling more than 160 million copies of his thirty books. Follett's first bestseller was Eye of the Needle , a spy story set in the Second World War. In 1989 The Pillars of the Earth was published, and has since become the author's most successful novel. It reached number one on bestseller lists around the world and was an Oprah's Book Club pick. Its sequel, World Without End , proved equally popular, and the Kingsbridge series has sold 38 million copies worldwide. The third book, A Column of Fire , will be published by Viking in Fall 2017. Follett lives in Hertfordshire, England, with his wife Barbara. Between them they have five children, six grandchildren, and three Labradors.
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Ken Follett's latest novel, The Hornet Flight, is a thrilling World War II spy thriller set in Denmark during the early stages of the occupation. The story follows young Harald Olufsen as he attempts to help England discover how the Germans are able to shoot down so many British bombers. The characters are compelling and the plot flows rapidly, with vivid images and sounds that evoke the time and place. The book is a perfect summer vacation for modern readers, and is a great read for those interested in the history of the time and place.
Pros
- Engaging writing style
- Compelling characters
- Fast-paced story
- Well-researched historical setting
- Emotionally captivating
Cons
- Slow pace in early parts
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Book Synopsis 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 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. Review Quotes Praise for Hornet Flight "An intricately woven espionage yarn . . . a gritty picture of the spy game and wartime Europe." -- People "Follett at his compelling best." -- The Hartford Courant "Zips along to an exhilarating climax." -- Entertainment Weekly "Buzzing with intrigue. . . . Follett is in the habit of writing bestselling World War II thrillers, and Hornet Flight continues the trend." -- New York Daily News "Gripping suspense. . . . Follett fans will find Hornet Flight up to the writer's usual standard." -- Fort Worth Star-Telegram "Follett . . . hits the mark again. . . . [He] starts out fast and keeps up the pace." -- Publishers Weekly "Follett's pacing, dialogue, and eye for local color meet his usual standards . . . fun." -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch "Follett lays on the tension and excitement in a story of espionage and adventure." -- Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England) "Old-fashioned derring-do done right." -- Kirkus Reviews "His ideas are good, he offers lots of action, and he builds tension." -- St. Paul Pioneer Press "Tense . . . consistently compelling." -- Booklist About the Author Ken Follett is one of the world's best-loved authors, selling more than 160 million copies of his thirty books. Follett's first bestseller was Eye of the Needle , a spy story set in the Second World War. In 1989 The Pillars of the Earth was published, and has since become the author's most successful novel. It reached number one on bestseller lists around the world and was an Oprah's Book Club pick. Its sequel, World Without End , proved equally popular, and the Kingsbridge series has sold 38 million copies worldwide. The third book, A Column of Fire , will be published by Viking in Fall 2017. Follett lives in Hertfordshire, England, with his wife Barbara. Between them they have five children, six grandchildren, and three Labradors.
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