The emotionally evocative interactions between the main characters adds depth to the narrative. Bloggs is likable and his personal history particularly strikes a chord with the reader. Although a little more character development would have been welcome. Godliman is sharp and dedicated with a foresight that makes him a hero in his own right. a brilliant aristocrat and ruthless assassin - code name: The Needle - who holds. But his personality reveals more layers as he does express human emotions detrimental to the nature of this work that somewhat softens his character. Storm Island by Ken Follett, 1978, Arbor House edition, in English. For the most part, Die Nadel comes across as a reticent cold-blooded assassin, ready to whip out his deadly stiletto at any given moment in the interest of self-preservation or at the behest of his country. The main male characters are also well drawn. It reinforces the notion that heroes can emerge from the most unlikeliest of places and circumstances. Her naivety, courage and resourcefulness renders her character endearingly heroic. As a reader, you feel empathetic towards her life's circumstances even when she recklessly crosses the line into amoral territory. Lucy, is one of the best characters in the novel. But in this novel, to see a female character who does not hesitate to express her feelings or desires and has depth to her personality is refreshing. Reviews arent verified, but Google checks for and removes fake content when its. The general perception of a woman was based on her sexuality. Where women were expected to be weak and vulnerable. It was a time where gender inequality was the norm. The 70's woman was (mostly) raised to be a submissive wife and subsequently, a devoted mother. Available for purchase at:AmazonBarnes & NobleBooks A MillionBookshop.The characters are well-defined and I love how the author has depicted the strong female character. But his fate lay in the hands of a young and vulnerable English woman, whose loyalty, if swayed, would assure his freedom-and win the war for the Nazis. 21 ratings See all formats and editions Paperback 8.54 Other used and collectible from 7.98 Mass Market Paperback 34. The worldwide phenomenon from the bestselling author of The Pillars of the Earth, World Without End, and A Column of FireHis code name was “The Needle.” He was a German aristocrat of extraordinary intelligence-a master spy with a legacy of violence in his blood, and the object of the most desperate manhunt in history.
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