The Key to Rebecca

Rebecca Comes to War We all know how WWII invaded literature. The theme has been used and abused inspiring all sorts of stories. Since what goes around is expected to come around, it's definitely not shocking to find an event where the opposite works, e.g. running into a WWII episode where literature......more

4.5 STARS I've been reading Follett's backlist. This is a suspenseful espionage thriller. I became totally absorbed in the story with the authentic cast of characters- a femme fatale, an English officer, a German spy and a Jewish girl. All with flaws,strengths and contrasting moral compasses. Hold yo......more

Rebecca Vai à Guerra Esta história que nos leva até à exótica e misteriosa Cairo, tem uma pontinha de verdade: Andava Ken Follet a cuscar por aí, em busca de enredo para o célebre "Buraco da Agulha", quando foi brindado com uma história paralela que envolvia um espião nazi, uma sensual dançarina do ve......more

If they liked it once, they'll love it twice. That's the wise rationale behind Follett's new WW II thriller, which recycles the same basic scenario--now in 1942 Cairo instead of 1944 England--that made Eye of the Needle such a winner. Again the central figure is a Nazi spy with secrets that could ch......more

8/10 en 2009. Tenía cuatro estrellas pero le subo a 5 porque el recuerdo de este libro en mi cabeza es maravilloso, así que reniego de esa puntuación que veis arriba de "8". Si os gustan las novelas de espías y más concretamente de la II Guerra Mundial, este libro es obligado. O-B-L-I-G-A-D-O. Por lo......more