The Key to Rebecca
By Ken Follett
- Release Date: 1981-09-01
- Genre: Historical Fiction
Description
Ken Follett’s The Key to Rebecca took readers and critics by storm when first published forty years ago. Today, it remains one of the best espionage novels ever written.
A brilliant and ruthless Nazi master agent is on the loose in Cairo. His mission is to send Rommel’s advancing army the secrets that will unlock the city’s doors. In all of Cairo, only two people can stop him. One is a down-on-his-luck English officer no one will listen to. The other is a vulnerable young Jewish girl. . . .
Reviews
Key to Rebecca
5By Drummer 😀Fantastic work Follett has a gift of making the characters people the readers love.Incredible!
5By Dog parchA wonderful, suspenseful story. The characters were real and the action thrilling to the very end!Interesting suspense novel
5By AoshyVery creative suspense novel. The plot is interesting and the historical events are weaved well together in the plot .Edge of seat stuff
5By DonnieboyTGreat history lesson.Rebecca
4By brassfield0401A good story, good characters, and a decent ending.Tense and compelling
5By XIowaNewsGuyLoosely based on a history, this is a gripping read with the pace quickening throughout. Characters from heroes to villains are well drawn.The Key to Rebecca
2By neonpinkknitterThe transcription in this book was apparently done by computer; numerous obvious mistakes, the most vexing of which to readers is the confusion between the names Kemel and Kernel, which apparently indicate the same character. Towards the end, as the action picks up, the writing becomes almost juvenile, simplistic and lacks the credibility of the early chapters. An exciting story but the shortcomings leave it less than credible.Breathtaking!!
5By big dave L@I loved this spy thriller! Follett is a master at transporting the reader to the time and place of the story! What a roller coaster ride!! Right up there with eye of the needle! Follett and LeCarre are masters of this type of story telling, well done!Rebecca
3By NoBrainerToMeThis book was very similar to Eye of the Needle, With a strong woman helping to destroy the villain in a WW 2 setting. Not impressed.As all Follett’s books, turns and twists.
5By Disklike NicknamesOK ending.A very good book.
5By Nightraider39There is a lot of action and overall, it is a thrilling experience. There are some rated R moments, so this might not be for the little kids.The Key to Rebecca
1By Iowaboy68You’d never know this was Follett - pure rubbish.The Key to Rebecca
5By defender of the hidden heroesI’ve been reading Ken Follett novels for years. My first was Eye of the Needle and I’ve been hooked ever since. The detail, the characters and their development bring you right to heart of the story and the frustrations of war. The Key to Rebecca spoke to the determination of both sides intent on winning the war.....no matter the cost.Key to Rebbeca
3By jak328Starts out strong but then two thirds through becomes predictableGood
5By DdsssaopA rare masterpiece from a great writer.Pretty Good
3By HistorFicFanNot one of my favorite books by Ken Follett, just not as suspenseful and the page turner that I have come to expect. Starts off a little slow. On the positive side characters are well developed, however the ending is very similar to other books. Would not recommend.Always a great story
5By Slperson2Wonderful characters, wonderful story of WWII in North Africa.Keys to Rebecca
5By Mcwells48Great bookWell done
4By JerryLMTGreat character development. Interesting piece of WWII. Puts you right in the minds of the main characters. The motivation of the characters is well developed.
