Rating:  Summary: Powerful Thriller Review: This book contains the advantage of getting the reader into the story. The story is of two little boys and their dad was a pilot in WWI and then he passed away and the boys were seperated. One stayed in the US and one went to Germany with his mother. The rest is to be read..........This book holds a captivating a descriptive story. The story line is gripping and possesing. A great read!
Rating:  Summary: A Real Flavour of the Time Review: The first thing I thought when I read this book was, is this for real? Though the basic pconcept of the story, the twins living apart and on opposite sides, is rather contrived, and reminiscent of movies with bad stories, somehow, the way it has been written makes you feel that maybe, maybe all this is a historical account. That is one thing Higgins can do like noone else. However, there is a line to be drawn. I felt that the "twist" in the absolute end, those who have read it know which twist I'm talking about, and those who haven't, I won't spoil it, but the twist is, I felt, unnecessary. The story ties up quite nicely without it, and I can't figure out the author's motivation for that little extra. But all in all, this play is an A-Class read! Definitely worth reading. It brought back a lot of the flavour of the era which seems to be fast becoming a lost art. All I can say is that this book was engrossing enough to make me miss a couple of appointments, and in the end, that's all that matters!
Rating:  Summary: An Excellent read, which holds your attention Review: This is my first Jack Higgins book and I was well pleased with the storyline. He made it very believable and the interspacing of story charactors with real life persons was excellent. His grasp of the factual makes for a very believable story. While the end was a bit of a dropoff (particularly the last minute "twist" which led me to think "so what"), the final sentence was truly perfect.
Rating:  Summary: a super read with a good twist Review: this is just a super book. higgins turns a true story into a fast paced adventure story. all the characters are great. this was my 11th higgins book, and one of the best i've read.
Rating:  Summary: Higgins Soars With This One Review: This marks the 14th Higgins adventure for me and it was the best thus far. This classic Higgins tale set during WWII is filled with all the technical details Higgins so adeptly incorporates into his works, but more than that it is simply a heroic story about an uncommon family and a series of events that both separate and unite them. Be prepared - Higgins pulls the rug out from under you during the last pages. I couldn't put it down . . .
Rating:  Summary: 3rd best book about World War II Review: This is the third best book about World war II i read by Higgins.(Jack) What a story to tell he does. I really like it a lot. A rare chance to grab it and really enjoy it a lot.
Rating:  Summary: This Turkey Didn't Fly Too Well Review: Higgins strains credibility a bit with this one, and there are no unexpected plot twists to make things a little more interesting. The two twins who fly are a neat little package -- a little too neat, a little too predictable. As some of us do with Nevil Shute at his worst, you are left wondering whether the author couldn't have perhaps been a little more creative with his plot. Still, Higgins always turns in a tolerable good yarn for a long road trip (if you have it on tape). He's written better, is all.
Rating:  Summary: Excellent reading. Review: This is atypical 'Jack Higgins' at his best. Really keeps the reader interested in what he is reading, and with Higgins, he leaves you with an interest in history which is unmatched by any other writer. By far, my favorite writer.
Rating:  Summary: A High Flying Novel! Review: Although the premise is far fetched, it makes for an interesting tale. The characters are well drawn. It is well written, and the plot keeps you guessing. This is my first Jack Higgins and I've become an instant fan. It's a great read!
Rating:  Summary: THE BEST Review: Probably the best novel I've read. Higgins is The Maste
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