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La cruna dell'ago
La cruna dell'ago | Ken Follett
1941. Mancano pochi mesi, e poi soltanto settimane, al D-Day. Gli Alleati hanno radunato una finta armata aerea e navale nell'East Anglia, in modo da dirottare l?attenzione dei tedeschi verso le spiagge di Calais e allontanarla dalla Normandia, dove effettivamente previsto lo sbarco. L?inganno sembra funzionare. Ma basta che un agente nemico, uno soltanto, scopra la verit... Il suo nome in codice "Die Nagel", l'Ago, perch inafferrabile e perch la sua arma preferita per uccidere uno stiletto. un agente scelto da Hitler e risponde direttamente al Fhrer. Un uomo di straordinaria intelligenza, che vive in incognito a Londra da parecchi anni senza che il servizio segreto inglese si sia mai accorto della sua esistenza. Una spia che adesso ha scoperto il vero luogo dello sbarco: se l'Ago riuscir a raggiungere la Germania gli Alleati andranno incontro alla disfatta. Ma un ufficiale del servizio inglese di sicurezza e una giovane donna fuori dal comune faranno di tutto per impedirgli di portare con s il suo segreto...
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SanjanaGhosh
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Different from all other Ken Follett tomes, this one was of a decent 300+ page size but no less detailed. Exceptional read, strong characters, gripping storyline set in the backdrop of WW2; an epic spy thriller!

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behudd
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Mehso-so

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I love Ken Follett‘s epic historical fiction books, but this was my first read of one of his spy novels.
His easy writing style & commitment to research is still evident here, but for whatever reason this 360 page book was a lot slower read for me than ones that are twice this length.
Not one I‘d turn people away from but also not one I‘d strongly recommend.

@TheAromaofBooks this was my May #doublespin!

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 5mo
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TheSpineView
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Book #2 for #Scarathlon @Clwojick
TEAM: #SpookyGhostClub

Well crafted WWII spy thriller. Follett really delivered with this story. Great cast and nonstop action make this one of my favorites in this genre. Also, the attention to detail, which I have come to expect from Follet, puts this one over the top. 4.5 ⭐️

Clwojick Woohoo! 👻👻👻 13mo
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#Movie2BookRecs @Klou
Movie: You Only Live Twice

Klou Great ! 14mo
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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks 🧵 🪡 📚👌🏻 1y
Eggs 💙🧵🪡🩵 1y
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Klou Perfect! 2y
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theokiereader
Eye of the Needle | Ken Follett
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Full Review:
https://southernersreadtoo.com/2022/09/26/golden-oldie-catch-the-spy-to-save-the...

Catch the spy to save the war: I was weary when one of my book clubs chose this as a pick. It's old. It's mass-market fiction. And, it's historical military fiction, which is my least favorite genre.

I loved it. This is why we broaden our horizons, friends. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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SLSbooks
Eye of the Needle | Ken Follett
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Great WWII quick thriller. I need to read more spy novels!

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perfectsinner
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Ah, Mr. Follett is such a masterful storyteller! What a marvelous, fantastic read! His series are amazing, that I already knew.. but this was just *chef's kiss* phenomenal story, fantastic villain, 5 stars.

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perfectsinner
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Must say, I'm loving Eye of the Needle by Follett. Faber/Die Nadel is a fantastically ruthless character!

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Biohaz74
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Well written spy novel 9/10

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Andrew65
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#12Booksof2020 #day3

Ken Follett is best known for his historical fiction but has also written some great Thrillers too. This one would be one of my favourites. Definitely a favourite author too. Espionage during the Second World War. Who exactly was the Needle? Can he win the war for the Nazis? Who could be his undoing?

RachelAmphlett Fantastic book - I love Hornet Flight and Jackdaws, too! 4y
Andrew65 @RachelAmphlett They would be amongst my favourites too. All 5 star books. 4y
Traci1 Ooh, this one sounds good. I love Follett. 4y
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dariazeoli Huh! Today I learned Follett writes thrillers! 😁 4y
Andrew65 @Traci1 Waiting for my reservation in the new Pillars of the Earth book to come in during January. 4y
Andrew65 @dariazeoli Some great ones to look forward to! 4y
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Yanes
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The story moves between a german spy and a newly married british couple living on an island during WWII.

My most important takeaway from this book was that difficult circumstances forms a character and brings out either the good or the bad in you.

I've read this soooooo long ago but I still like it very much. This novel is typical for Follett it is very entertaining and well written.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5

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Andrew65
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1. Watching daffodils in the sun, and getting out in my Motorhome for the Easter holiday - can‘t happen this year. 😔

2. Big introvert

3. 19

@4thhouseontheleft @howjessreads

Eggs Thanks for the tag 🏷🤗 5y
Tove_Reads You got Eye of the Needle? 👍🏽👍🏽👏🏼 5y
Andrew65 @Tove_Reads Yes now need to catch up on one or two others. 5y
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GHABI4ROSES #dailycheckin and my answers! Favorite Spring activity is focusing on mileage as opposed to speed (run/ race calendar), and likely going to have to start THAT from scratch😖 Always known as a Take-Over-the-Room Extrovert, but just learned LAST YEAR that I really am an INNY. So proud of that‼️I think 7 books in March, might actually end up being 8 cus of #24B4MONDAY📚 Favorite book is Games of Thrones for March (not yet finished)💖 5y
Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES A great book. 5y
Crazeedi Thanks for tag!💖 5y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Thanks for the tag 💙 5y
DieAReader Thanks for the tag! 5y
gradcat @Andrew65 Thanks for the tag, and sorry I‘m so late with #dailycheckin ... Hopefully, I‘ll get to it. I‘m a bit worn out from working in the back yard today. ♥️ 5y
Andrew65 @gradcat No problem you can check in at any time. 🥰 5y
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Andrew65
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Ken Follett does it again, another excellent read which grips you from beginning to end. Great characters & a great storyline that builds tension as the book progresses. Great to see strong female characters too. This centres around preparations for the D-Day invasions and keeping the real plans a secret, as well as promoting fake plans. Enter amongst this the Needle, a top German Spy, can he find out the truth and get this information to Germany,

Andrew65 Takes me to 1776/2100 pages in the #Marchunshelfingreadathon and now finished 5/5 books during the week long readathon. #MarchUnshelfing (edited) 5y
EadieB @Andrew65 Nice review! Glad you got a chance to read it! 5y
Andrew65 @EadieB Thanks, still trying to catch up! With other commitments I am way behind! 5y
EadieB @Andrew65 I‘m sure you‘ll catch up soon! 5y
Graywacke This one takes me back awhile. Glad you enjoyed 5y
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Andrew65
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End of day 6 of the #MarchUnshelfingReadathon

Read 406 pages today bringing my total to 1675. I need to read 425 pages tomorrow to hit my target.

Target Overview

1675/2100 Pages Read

4/5 Books Read

Clwojick You‘re doing great! 🔥🔥🔥 5y
Andrew65 @Clwojick Thanks 😊 5y
GHABI4ROSES Soooo amazingggg; and a reminder that I can do it! 5y
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Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES It‘s amazing what we can do when we put our mind to it. You can do it! 👍 5y
GHABI4ROSES @Andrew65 this is SO true, and I really only saw that in the last 18 months or so of my life, still growing up 😉 5y
Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES I think this is true of all of us. 😂 5y
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Andrew65
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Continuing #Marchunshelfingreadathon with this Ken Follett book. One of many books I am behind in reading!

Clwojick You always have the best mix of books in these readathons! 5y
Andrew65 @Clwojick I do like to vary my reading. 5y
GHABI4ROSES Total mix, and this is not a page count helper, huh? 5y
Andrew65 @GHABI4ROSES Not a good page counter but are worse. Saturday is always a struggle with reading due to tiredness from the work week. Tends to be much easier on Sunday. (edited) 5y
GHABI4ROSES Saturday is DEFINITELY a big rest day for me as well; and with your work, it is GO as soon as Monday hits! I have to work today, but I can make up for balance during the week; I so admire people who pull off a traditional schedule! 5y
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kable
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Das Buch war sehr spannend, innerhalb von wenigen Stunden durchgelesen. Interessantes Thema und gute Charaktere

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EadieB
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“The Needle” an enemy spy, aristocrat, and ruthless assassin. One person standing in his way. A lonely Englishwoman on an isolated Scottish Island who falls in love with him. Another Follett masterpiece. Full of suspense, intrigue, and adventure. Best WWII spy novel. Atmospheric and thrilling. A must read. I‘ve been reading Follett‘s books. Love them all! #Murder2020 7/7

#EyeoftheNeedle #KenFollett

Crazeedi I read this years ago, but dont remember much! 5y
EadieB @Crazeedi Great movie too! 5y
Andrew65 Still waiting for my library reservation, should come in next week. 5y
EadieB @Andrew65 Great! You will love it! 5y
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Tove_Reads
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Another solid Follett #KenFollettBuddyRead but not one of my favourites. Sadly, I am pretty much done with WWII fiction, so it has to be exceptional for me to rage about it. Hitler is fully relying on one man, the Needle, to give him the info to beat the Brits. It‘s about the time up to D-Day, and the Needle‘s journey through Britain. Will the Brits catch him or not?

EadieB @Tove_Reads Nice review! Will be reading this soon. 5y
Andrew65 This is on hold at the library so waiting for that hold to come in. I thought about that when I saw it was another WWII book @Tove_Reads 5y
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Tove_Reads
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Would it be OK to read this one next for #KenFollettBuddyRead in January (next week!!)? It‘s not the next in line, but I have one of those weird two in one books from the library, so I would have to borrow it again otherwise. Supposed to be another really good one!

Andrew65 Fine by me. 5y
EadieB Ok! 5y
arubabookwoman It's hard to wait for, but once you start you won't put it down. Go for it. 5y
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Vijay_krishna
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If you love thrillers then this one's for you. One of the best spy thrillers ever. Ken Follet will not let you put the book down. I don't want to give any spoilers. You start this book, and you'll end up thanking me.

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bunneeboy
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Nasty Nazi, with a spike!

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kuhkuhbird
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You had me as 'ocular'. 🤓 Thoroughly enjoyed this read. Easily may favorite fiction of the year, so far. I haven't ever rooted for the enemy this much. Follett created a suspenseful world of espionage that hooked me and left my heart racing at the end. Thought the epilogue wasn't neccessary. I mean if you didn't see Bloggs and Lucy coming, I can't help you. I wanted Faber to win.

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kuhkuhbird
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Putting it down only refill my teacup. This Follett guy might make something of himself. 😄 #fridaynightreads

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Kimberlone
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Gonna make progress on this tonight! I am very behind on this #coupleread as my bf finished more than a week ago!

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On the life of a spy

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Kimberlone
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Starting my next #coupleread

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BookishMarginalia
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Day 87 #AfterMaria — Still no power. Out of the house early for breakfast and a/c. Thank you, Littens, for all the love!

ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Wow - I‘m stunned at how awful this has been. Sending my love. 7y
Scurvygirl 💜💜💜 7y
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Annl Is there a plan? Can you see any progress, you said March at one point. Is there anything I can send you? 😻 7y
Amor4Libros That‘s insane! Sending lots of love your way! 7y
Jennifer3 This is so disappointing to me, can‘t imagine how you must feel. I am with @Annl idea. Can I send anything to you? 7y
PurpleyPumpkin Sorry to hear this. Not fun at all. 😟 7y
tpixie Loved this book! And the movie! Lol probably both in the 1970‘s!! 7y
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BookishMarginalia
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Day 48 #AfterMaria - last minute substitution duties made more bearable by book #teachersoflitsy

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BookishMarginalia
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Day 47 #AfterMaria - hanging out at #thebookmarkpr on this rainy day. Happy to report our house now has brand-new power cables connecting us to the main neighborhood line, so we are ready for when power finally comes back to the neighborhood (probably in March 2018, but...).

Have a good Sunday, dear Littens, and remember to sign up for#SecretSantaGoesPostal, Now run by @MrBook @BookBabe @Avanders 👍🏼💜

Redy2trvl So excited to see you are in one of your happy places. Continuing to keep y‘all and PR in my thoughts and prayers! 7y
Lizpixie Wow. March? Really?? You must be so fed up by now, I couldn‘t imagine living without power.☹️ 7y
Cinfhen March??? I'm sorry...it's such a travesty 7y
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ReadingSusan Fingers crossed that you get power soon. 7y
Avanders Frustrated on your behalf that March 2018 is the reality! 😡 But happy there is some progress! 🤗 and Thanks for such an excellent platform (#SecretSantaGoesPostal) that we can work with! This is all possible because of you 🤗♥️🎄 7y
MrBook 😱 Until March?! OMG 😤😡! *biiig hug* What you all are having to go through down there is a travesty. We keep our PR Littens in our thoughts every day! 7y
moranadatter Hooray for books, bookstores with cafes, and talented baristas! I‘m glad you have a happy place to visit. 7y
MaleficentBookDragon Wow. March?!?! I‘m speechless. That is insane.😞😡 7y
Natasha.C.Barnes Wow, that is really tough. I'm so sorry. I'm speechless. 7y
Blueberry Wow. How are you cooking? Solar or propane or charcoal/firewood? Prayers for all in PR. 7y
KVanRead That‘s outrageous!! Sending big hugs. So sorry you are going through this. It is not okay.😤 7y
JacqMac March!? How crazy! I‘m glad you‘re finding ways to stay happy. 7y
Dragon No power till March! I hope it‘s not too cold this winter. Do you have gas for your generator? Thank goodness you‘re in good spirits! 🤗 7y
BookishMarginalia @dragon In Puerto Rico it never gets cold, so that‘s not an issue. Being too warm is. And yes, so far we have been able to use our generator at night. (edited) 7y
Zelma I am so sorry that you all are going through this. 7y
obviateit I'm catching up on Litsy after my long absence, and I'm so glad to see that you and @WanderingBookaneer are making it through this! I'm sorry that it's taking so long to return to normalcy. PR is in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️ 7y
Dragon Thank goodness your generator is working at night. I caught part of an interview on the CBC program Spark. It was a discussion of the cancellation of a contract for repair of the grid in Puerto Rico and the difficulty of establishing power in small remote places. I couldn‘t help thinking of you and your family and friends. Take care. 7y
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Mariana1
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New one :)

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Captainfunbeard
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Sunday evening, new book started:

Eye of the needle by Ken Follett.

#currentlyreading #wine #booksandwine #newbook

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