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Liked It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This book is fascinating. It definitely reads more like a highly-detailed fictional story than a true account of a small-time criminal who makes a place for himself on both sides of WWII. Parts of it are fairly dense with historical details - the names, dates, and locations can be a bit...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It1 of 1 members found this review helpful “This account of a truly insane British man and the strange amount of admiration, trust, and responsibility he receives from his spymasters on both sides of the English Channel isn't written with much flair, Mr. Macintyre can be heavy-handed with with his foreshadowing, but it does shatter all the...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Excellent book, one of the best I have read in the last few years. It was almost an accident how he became an agent. Did he make a difference? I'm not sure. However, he did whatever he did with style. Brillant. Couldn't stop reading it.”
MR S J CURRIE wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Fun read. Well written. ”
Bill P wrote this review Sunday, March 10, 2013. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Initially I had a hard time getting into this true story of German v. British v. German espionage because I disliked Eddie Chapman, the person, so much. I finally realized that as many disagreeable qualities as he had, he still had two traits I could admire--no matter how he sometimes appeared, he was always on the side of Britain and he was undeniably brave.
Maggie S wrote this review Wednesday, November 21, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
As interesting as Eddie and his many adventures were, equally as much fun was the finding out about the people whose lives he touched--from the numerous women who loved him, to his German and British minders, to the Captain of the ship he traveled on. I've read a great deal about WW II, but this added lots I hadn't know about how the German and British espionage systems worked (or didn't). All around a well weritten, interesting (and sometimes fascinating) account. ”
“This book opens with great writing, and a great hook. The true-life story of Agent Zigzag is full of character and derring-do. The book slows down a bit in the middle, but the ending has a fun twist to it. The well-researched account also offers an interesting look at how the prevailing class system permeated the war efforts.”
Wendy F wrote this review Thursday, September 27, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“The amazing true story of a German spy who offers to become a double agent for the British. This man's life was truly unbelievable! An intricate and fascinating read!”
Bethany B wrote this review Wednesday, May 30, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Awesome book - really good!”
McKenna wrote this review Thursday, November 8, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This was recommended by a friend and it was a great recommendation. It is an amazing story and must be read.”
Kash wrote this review Monday, November 7, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Wow! I didn't realize how much I liked this book until it comes full circle in the end. What an amazing and crazy life! Well written and just truly amazing.”
Jen wrote this review Tuesday, November 1, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Great book with lots of interesting facts that have all just recently been released. Would have loved to have met Chapman as I am intrigued by his character and what it was about him that attracted people. Also fascinated by the magician and the amazing work he and his team in North Africa did during the war.”
Teresa P wrote this review Sunday, June 26, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
