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Eye of the Needle

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Ken Follett's books are always very entertaining. This one is maybe not as good as the pillars of the earth, but still enjoyable to read. I like the intrigue...a spy story around the world war 2. He describes a solitary cold-blooded spy, but only killing when absolutely necessary. The last chapters of the book are full of suspense... maybe not very realistic, but I still recommend the book to read on a rainy day.

Une fois commencé, on ne peut plus reposer ce roman. Il nous tient en haleine du début à la fin

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. The Needle a deep cover spy who is so confident that he does not let the intermediate folk get in his way.

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.

L'Anglais se lit correctement, le style est agréable, alternant belles scènes descriptives et scènes d'action. Les personnages sont attachants, qu'ils soient du bon au du mauvais côté. La projection de l'intrigue dans les événements de la 2nde guerre mondiale contribue bien évidemment à l'ampleur de l'intrigue. Tout est bien huilé, même si l'on devine assez rapidement l'issue ; le tout est de savoir comment l'auteur va nous y mener, et c'est une réussite ! De belles scènes du quotidien pendant la guerre font de ce livre bien plus qu'une affaire d'espionnage. A recommander vivement !

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. The Needle a deep cover spy who is so confident that he does not let the intermediate folk get in his way.
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.

Un bon vieux roman d'espionnage à l'ancienne, pendant la seconde guerre mondiale, en Angleterre. On suit Die Nadel, l'Aiguille, agent secret allemand qui doit enquêter sur le prochain débarquement allié en Normandie. Et il a réussi à enquêter de façon concluante ! Maintenant, il doit évacuer l'Angleterre, les services anglais à ses trousses. L'épilogue, que je ne dévoilerai pas ici, est assez original !

Un roman bien ficelé, l'intrigue est solide, et l'anglais n'est pas trop difficile à lire !

Si vous aimez les livres d'espionnage je vous le conseille.
Mon avis personnel : j'ai préféré the Pillars of the Earth & World without End de Ken Follett. Par contre je ne suis pas une fan de livres d'espionnage, comme Eye of the Needle mais dont j'apprécie la qualité du texte et la recherche historique des événements réellement survenus durant la 2ème guerre mondiale.

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. The Needle a deep cover spy who is so confident that he does not let the intermediate folk get in his way.
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.

L'auteur nous tient en haleine tout au long du livre sur le denouement d'un evenement historique d'une importance capitale de la 2nde Guerre Mondiale : le débarquement en Normandie.