I did like the plot to a certain extent. In order to listen to these tapes, you will need a cassette player with balance control to adjust left/right speaker output. . It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. . full of adventure and love blended as only a master such as Follett can do . . There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. satisfies on deep levels." There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. There is an incredible sex scene and desperate trek across ice-covered mountains . With Timothy Dalton, Marg Helgenberger, Nigel Havers, Jürgen Prochnow. This is his most ambitious novel and it succeeds admirably . —Associated Press, "Combines modern warfare, international espionage, and a love story while also, in typical Follett fashion, playing out the fate of his characters amid thrilling escapes and shattering revelations." --This text refers to an alternate, Multiple performers enhance the action and suspense in this political thriller set amid the Soviet-Afghanistan conflict of the 1980s. Classifications Dewey Decimal Class 823/.914 The Physical Object Pagination 373 p. : Number of pages 373 ID Numbers Open Library OL24212412M Internet Archive liedownwithlions00foll ISBN … . well-developed characters and atmosphere . . --This text refers to an alternate. a wonderfully clean and simple writing style . "This is Masud's technique. tense, vivid, exciting . a well-crafted love story . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2015, I thoroughly enjoy Ken Follett's novels. and a nicely detailed quartet of characters that make the novel click." To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. . From the beginning, the book is filled with scenes of passion, deceit, treachery, and action. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. The book has the usual Ken Follett virtue of being a real page turner. Jane asked. He tries to stop, and kill, an American CIA man, who is the former lover of the Frenchman's naive, ignorant, and idealistic current wife, who finds her and escapes with she and her newborn child across Afghanistan, to Pakistan. However, as I drink in this new knowledge I begin to be uneasy about the facts presented when I come across a statement that is so obviously wrong. Together, they formed a triangle of passion and deception, racing from terrorist bombs in Paris to the violence and intrigue of Afghanistan...to the moment of truth and deadly decision for all of them... . —Ocala Star Banner, "Ken Follett scores again . By the time the plots are revealed you find you cannot put the book down. Another great Follett strength is the accuracy of his writing. The suspense mounts as swiftly as Afghan villagers running to escape Russian guns—and the pages will turn just as fast." By the time the plots are revealed you find you cannot put the book down. The sex scene was erotic and yet handled with sensitivity. . Please try again. These characteristics are all coupled together making for … Ken Follett is one of my favorite authors, and he delivers. ARTICLES. I liked the ending. The action, culture, and war action in Afganistan seemed very well done. Please try again. . . Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. ©2018 Macmillan Digital Audio (P)2018 Ken Follett More from the same . But there is certainly enough plot, action, history, romance, deceit, and intrigue to keep you interested. . He did his research well. I am a big Follett fan. balances physical action with internal drama . . . K.M.D. . This book had a fast pace, and I could not put it down. . holds constant interest." Like chefs, writers are not good at all aspects of writing, and Mr. Follett, have failed, conscioulsy or unconsciously, to recognize that. Jean-Pierre, the Frenchman. It kept my interest throughout and I could never guess what would happen next. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. —The Washington Post, "Vintage Follett. Unable to add item to List. The story lines are beautifully interwoven against a background of historical facts, often new to me, or presenting insights to a period in history, in this case relatively recent history. Please try again. A page-turning escapist adventure that is sure to be a success.BOMC main selection. a most provocative tale." In addition to the adventure, there is a romantic subplot that is sensually performed. . Does this book contain inappropriate content? . skillfully crafted . Hear an icon's life story, timeless music, and message. . Absorbing and definitely placing the reader in a space where I desperately wanted to know what was going to happen. A roaring good read." —Ocala Star Banner, "Ken Follett scores again . JAS, A fast-paced fictional tale in a real historic setting, Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2018. Jane and Ellis, Americans in Paris, are lovers, but she breaks with him when she learns he's a CIA agent, informing on terrorists. The Frenchman's jealous hatred of the American, and his obsession with possessing his child, is more motivation for him to find them and kill them than his concern for his wife and the KGB. Tense, vivid, exciting… balances physical action with internal drama… satisfies on deep levels.” —USA Today, “May be Ken Follett’s finest yet… The suspense mounts as swiftly as Afghan villagers running to escape Russian guns—and the pages will turn just as fast.” —Cosmopolitan, “An exciting and complex tale.” —Philadelphia Inquirer, “Combines modern warfare, international espionage, and a love story while also, in typical Follett fashion, playing out the fate of his characters amid thrilling escapes and shattering revelations.” —Richmond Times-Dispatch, “A gripping thriller and love story… Follett builds the tension until it is as taut as a cable across the Khyber Pass…. Still, he is a master in developing plots. The father was waiting for her at the mouth of the cave, looking numb and reproachful. . . I did like the plot to a certain extent. Lie Down with Lions - Ebook written by Ken Follett. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. . . Follett does an excellent job of detailing how these characters do so, except one of them. The well publicized maiden voyage of the Hollywood Stars Cruise Liner ‘Marilyn Monroe’ has given the Islamic State time to plan the ship’s hijacking. The writing is superb with the feelings of each of the characters finely analyzed and expressed. . I have experienced this in previous novels I have read, but in this one it hit me between the eyes. I liked the ending. Lie Down With Lions is the thrilling tale of suspense and deceit from master of the spy story, Ken Follett.. A Dangerous Romance In Paris, rival spies Ellis and Jean-Pierre both fall in love with Jane, and all three become gripped in a tangled web of lust and deception as they battle terrorist conspiracies. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Lie Down with Lions - 1st Edition/1st Printing by Follett, Ken Seller Books Tell You Why, Inc. Directed by Jim Goddard. keep you on edge every moment." . . It made for an interesting and intriguing read, and was hard to put down. . . The sex scene was erotic and yet handled with sensitivity. At 4,000 ft water comes to the boil at 85 C, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2015. . A roaring good read.” —Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Solid suspense fiction…romance, adventure, exotic settings with a healthy dash of intrigue… When it comes to reliable entertainment, few authors deliver as consistently as Follett.” —Pittsburgh Press, “Follett’s great strength is his female characters—they are smart, strong, independent, and when they love a man, by golly, he knows the game is up.” —People, “Harrowing escapes…larger-than-life characters performing larger-than-life deeds… It shouldn’t work but it does.” —Booklist, “Beautiful in conception and execution… Full of adventure and love blended as only a master such as Follett can do… A most provocative tale.” —Ocala Star Banner, “Ken Follett scores again…. —Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Solid suspense fiction . . For instance, when Jane does not detonate the bomb because the approacing Russian soldiers were young and had mothers, despite that the decision would imply death under brutal torment for Ellis, her lover, is totally unbelievable. Since Ken Follett is one of my favorite authors, it would be almost impossible for me to give anything but a positive review of one of his novels. Agent, she leaves him and marries Husak instead. Predicable plot turns are laced with 1980s political correctness - CIA evil, American on "wrong side" in Vietnam -- and mixed with explicit sex so puerile that any but teen-aged boys are tempted to fast forward. And having finished the book I think it will be a while before I read another review. . . $17.00. When it comes to reliable entertainment, few authors deliver as consistently as Follett." Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! First he could not park his car - he was driving Gill's Honda - then he could not find the ticket window. . —People, "Harrowing escapes . Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. . Probably have read most of his books. Classifications Dewey Decimal Class 823/.914 ID Numbers Open Library OL24212412M Internet Archive liedownwithlions00foll ISBN 10 0451163508 ISBN 13 9780451163509 OCLC/WorldCat 56512639. Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2010. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. —Los Angeles Times"Sheer suspense." Follett does an excellent job of detailing how these characters do so, except one of them. The internship director says he’s not good enough. Paperback (Reprint) $ 17.00. A Dangerous Romance. Just read the Book: Lie Down with Lions written by Ken Follett. . —The Orlando Sentinel. keep you on edge every moment." I am a big Follett fan. Paperback. I liked some parts of the book; however the names of he people could be very confusing. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Showing all 1 items Jump to: Summaries (1) Summaries. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 23, 2015, I thoroughly enjoy Ken Follett's novels. Another great Follett strength is the accuracy of his writing. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. . For instance, when Jane does not detonate the bomb because the approacing Russian soldiers were young and had mothers, despite that the decision would imply death under brutal torment for Ellis, her lover, is totally unbelievable. Lie Down with Lions is a 1985 spy novel by Ken Follett. Lions like many spy adventures does get from the beginning to the end with some questionable James Bond type of heroics. holds constant interest." romance, adventure, intrigue. LibraryThing Review User Review - HenriMoreaux - LibraryThing. Since Ken Follett is one of my favorite authors, it would be almost impossible for me to give anything but a positive review of one of his novels. Now I have to find it somewhere. Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2019. However, as I drink in this new knowledge I begin to be uneasy about the facts presented when I come across a statement that is so obviously wrong. . Lie Down with Lions (TV Movie 1994) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. romance, adventure, exotic settings with a healthy dash of intrigue. . . Lie Down with Lions spins multiple plot lines and great character development ( Folletts greatest strength). The book has the usual Ken Follett virtue of being a real page turner. Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2013. Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2012, I am a Ken Follett fan. In 1994 it was made into a TV miniseries directed by Jim Goddard and starring Timothy Dalton and Marg Helgenberger that received mixed reviews.. References —The Anniston Star, "Exciting . A Dangerous Romance. Sarafea Seville runs three urgent cares. Would Addison Wolfe, MD, risk his life to save hers? . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2019. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Lie Down with Lions: Ellis, the American. This whole segment is pathetic. American, French, Afghan, and Soviet characters are vividly portrayed, and the transitions between characters contribute to the buildup of tension as the plot moves from the streets of Paris to the mountains of Afghanistan. Is that a good reason to murder the man? At 4,000 ft water comes to the boil at 85 C, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2015. . Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. highly entertaining, quickly paced . I don't often read reviews but for some reason I did before buying this book. After his wife and daughter are killed, Jack Hunter wants revenge. an exotic setting, a strong, courageous heroine, a strong, courageous hero, good guys, bad guys and a supporting cast of thousands. . . . . Audio MP3 on CD. An enthralling web of suspense…a well-crafted love story…unrelieved page-to-page tension… A wonderfully clean and simple writing style…holds constant interest.” —The Anniston Star, “Exciting… Romance, adventure, intrigue… Ken Follett can hold his own with the best.” —Indianapolis Star, “Lions roars… Highly entertaining, quickly paced…skillfully crafted…and a nicely detailed quartet of characters that make the novel click.” —Los Angeles Herald Examiner, “Deftly-built tension…the thrills of a chase…well-developed characters and atmosphere…keep the action going and have the credibility of a true tale.” —The Orlando Sentinel. The suspense mounts as swiftly as Afghan villagers running to escape Russian guns—and the pages will turn just as fast." . . Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. . skillfully crafted . The kind of intrigue you don't want to finish but when it does, all is understood and reconciled. . It is almost laughable the way he handles romantic situations. Note! Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2019. . I found this one interesting and intriguing because it's set in Afghanistan, and tells of a daring escape and cross country hide and seek game from a traitorous and jealous Frenchman who is a Doctor, and who also works for the KGB as a spy and informant against the Mujahadeen during the time of the Soviet Unions invasion of that country. . . . I have read most of his books, and the ones I have not read are waiting in my Kindel. —Indianapolis Star, "Lions roars . —Pittsburgh Press, "Follett’s great strength is his female characters—they are smart, strong, independent, and when they love a man, by golly, he knows the game is up." Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2013. . —Philadelphia Inquirer, "Masterful . . I found most were unnecessarily negative. an enthralling web of suspense . . —Pittsburgh Press, "Follett’s great strength is his female characters—they are smart, strong, independent, and when they love a man, by golly, he knows the game is up." Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 10, 2017. Ship This Item — Qualifies for Free Shipping Buy Online, Pick up in Store Here is where the novel's real action, and its knife-edge tension, begin. The writing is superb with the feelings of each of the characters finely analyzed and expressed. War is not pretty, and survival is tough, especially if you are an American woman in the war there. I don't think I could have survived the treck to freedom. —USA Today, "May be Ken Follett’s finest yet. . Each of the actors makes important contributions to the story, but the interactions between the characters of Ellis and Jane deserve the highest marks for portraying the brutality of the war and the powerless role of women in Afghan society. Lie Down with Lions spins multiple plot lines and great character development ( Folletts greatest strength). Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2012, I am a Ken Follett fan. The changes in location from France to the U.S. to Afganistan are well done, as is the final pursuit. Lie Down With Lions 1985 | Thriller | 512 pages Lie Down With Lions is the thrilling tale of suspense and deceit from master of the spy story, Ken Follett. Audio CD. This story could have ended differently, as at every turn either or all of the three main characters could have died. Her friend, Doctor Peter Husak, introduces the American Jack Carver to his friend, nurse Kate, and it's love on first sight. It is a book I shall remember and one I strongly recommend. Fast paced and the more you read the more you want to keep reading. Probably have read most of his books. $13.99. It reminded me of Pearl Buck's "The Good Earth." Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. Foreign rights: Writers House. balances physical action with internal drama . Readers will find this an exciting read that keeps the action and suspense building right up to the end. . Please try again. As with Eye of the Needle , the implausibilities, the factual errors, and the sometimes trite writing do not slow the forward propulsion of the story. There was a problem loading your book clubs. . Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The action, culture, and war action in Afganistan seemed very well done. . Made into a 1994 TV series, it follows Jane Lambert, an English interpreter living in 1981 Paris, who dates Ellis Thaler, oblivious that he is a spy for the CIA. Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2014. . unrelieved page-to-page tension . . The book was published by Signet in paperback. . Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. 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