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Hornet Flight
- Narrated by: Nigel Carrington
- Length: 13 hrs and 1 min
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction
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- Amanda
- 20-11-14
A gripping story
Although after some of Ken Follett's books this seemed quite a brief novel, it was never the less a gripping story if rather predictable.
I m always astounded by the author's knowledge of the era about which he writes and this book was not exception and it brought to life an occupied country in WW2 which is little talked about these days
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- Ellen
- 15-09-17
Never really got my attention
I can't say this is a bad book because it isn't, there was nothing particularly wrong with the narration but I did find that I kept "tuning out" when so listened to it. There is a lot of danger, intrigue but very little suspense and I couldn't bring myself to care too much about the characters. It wasn't that they weren't each individuals but they were all of a type and rather formulaic. Some bits of the story just don't seem credible Karen for instance is too selfish and oblivious to the reality of he situation to make her realistic or some of her actions likely. I was disappointed and hoped for me and as other reviewers have said elsewhere the title gives away too much of the plot.
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- Mr
- 06-03-15
Really good WW2 novel
Really enjoyed this, shorter than his big sagas but still very good. Great description and characters building to a satisfactory finish.
7 people found this helpful
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- Denise Angela Robinson
- 01-10-14
Intriguing Journey
What did you like most about Hornet Flight?
It was very factual, as well as a brilliant story.
What other book might you compare Hornet Flight to, and why?
I've not read anything quite like it before.
What about Nigel Carrington’s performance did you like?
Nigel Carrington's performance was fantastic.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
A war story at its best!
Any additional comments?
This book is exciting throughout, keeping the reader on his toes and not wanting to put it down. A must read
6 people found this helpful
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- Kirstine
- 30-05-15
FIrst class story-telling
On the strength of how much I enjoyed, and admired, the author's Century Trilogy I gave this book a try. It's a terrific story that kept me gripped throughout. The characters are so well-drawn I felt I knew them and cared about their fate. The story maintains momentum and never flags, even when there are digressions about such things as how to fly a Hornet Moth aircraft. I was reminded of Frederick Forsyth's novels in the way that a fast-paced and thrilling spy-story story is meshed with precise historical and technical details that makes it all seem authentic.
Highly recommended.
The narrator is excellent.
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- Tim
- 16-04-19
Brilliant!!
This is a fantastic story and it is very well told. Highly entertaining from start to finish. Very 'boy's own' adventure. One of my new favourites by KF : )
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- LRJ
- 30-11-18
Enjoyable
Overall this kept me listening and was quite an exciting story. The reader performed it very well and I think made it more enjoyable than had I read it myself. Sometimes Ken Follett has a tendency to use slightly clunky prose and over-explain some things but all in all I found this a good listen. One slight problem was there seemed to be some sound glitches in the early part of chapter 31 so I missed some lines but whilst this was annoying it didn't impact much on the story overall.
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- Lesley
- 15-11-18
brilliant!
another brilliant book by Ken Follet and narrated perfectly
I knew I wouldn't be disappointed...other than I wanted the story to continue....
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- Daisymae
- 05-10-18
A Tense WW11 Triller
Another exciting novel by Ken Follett combining bravery, treachery, love and loyalty to create a story to keep the reader/listener gripped to the end. Nigel Carrington is a wonderful narrator, giving a sense of realism to all the characters.
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- Ken
- 19-08-18
Superb
Great piece of historic fiction and amazing narration. Looking forward to the follow up stories.
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- Marcin
- 21-02-18
Gigus
Extremely childish snd naive. To naive for a good story. I know k follet, and like his work but this one should be max 3 stars
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- Rollin
- 19-05-15
Outstanding World War II spy thriller
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
If you like WWII thrillers, this is the book for you.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Hornet Flight?
Probably the chase by a Danish Nazi policeman of the young hero who must fly to England with important intelligence about the Luftwaffe.
Have you listened to any of Nigel Carrington’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No, but I will certainly listen to more of his performances. He's great.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
It was just plain fun.
Any additional comments?
Follett's attention to technical, geographic and cultural detail about Denmark in the 1940s makes the book very engaging.