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The classic (and I believe first) 'a secret society is after me and no one will believe me' story line - reminded me of a kind of proto-James Bond novel. You are really invested in the situation; if things continue on the way they are going there will be a war...a war that will 'ripple' out and cover the world. Tense and impactful!
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Jan 03, 2015
Carlton
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Two short novels in this Folio edition.
The Thirty-Nine Steps was as exciting as when read last time, although as I have seen the 1978 Robert Powell film version many times in between with my family, coming back to the original story was somewhat different, especially the character of Scudder at the start. An enjoyable old-fashioned adventure yarn that might have far too many coincidences, but still rattles along at a lovely pace.
The second novel, The Power-House, was first published in 1913 and ...more
The Thirty-Nine Steps was as exciting as when read last time, although as I have seen the 1978 Robert Powell film version many times in between with my family, coming back to the original story was somewhat different, especially the character of Scudder at the start. An enjoyable old-fashioned adventure yarn that might have far too many coincidences, but still rattles along at a lovely pace.
The second novel, The Power-House, was first published in 1913 and ...more
I find the action and need for quick thinking rather Jason Bourne-like. While it is hard to grasp such hospitality of many of the people he encountered, it is equally difficult to believe his disguises were as successful as they were. I found it comical that each time he was ready to reveal a part of his story in exchange for help, he would provide the caveat to his would-be helper that (s)he would need to turn him in. An entertaining and quick read nonetheless.
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Mar 05, 2015
Danae
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Mimi
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