Triple: A Novel

I am a great fan of Follett. I have read everything he has written and have never been disappointed. My Canadian friend put me onto this author and I am very grateful to her for many enjoyable reads. Words flow so smoothly and description put me right in the scene. Can't wait for his next book.

Found this spy thriller to be entertaining will full on action from start to finish, twisting and turning keeping you second guessing about what, when and who was next. Ken Follett's character Nat Dickstein is very entertaining.

Ken Follett is a master. This book brought to life the complex revolutionary period where comment prevailed over risk. It was an excellent read. It takes the reader on a wonderful journey with frank suspense, an excellent read.

Although entertaining, not nearly at the same level as "Pillars of the Earth" or "World Without End".
Takes what seems like a very long time to set up the plot and create the characters.
After that's accomplished, the real action begins. Or, let's delete the word "real".
The feats the hero accomplishes are so totally impossible, that not even the most powerful super heros would attempt.
Wow, can anyone really do that? The answer is "no". I like action narratives, but this is just beyond belief.
Should have been a comic book!

I think this is a good novel, well written with enough twists to keep one interested even after the main plot line is clear. Follett has a way of building suspense as the novel unfolds even as the reader knows more rather than less. The guesses become more abundant.

I did not find Triple up to Ken Folletts usual standard. A good read but the plot was challenging and led to some confusion --at least on my part, perhaps because I was reading other material at the same time.

The middleeast will be always in trouble as long as both sides stay the way they are. I visited that area and I can see both sides of their claims. Before more people die they must come together on these important issures.

This was usually a page turner. Sometimes It felt that the cast of characters was a real stretch to keep connected across the storyline. And the detail in the romantic scenes is gratuitous and detracts from the political intrigue.

Hard to read difficult ,at times very boring over all I did not like this book and I will never buy this writer books again
Too much in book not important writer to much out of tough with real world needs to retire and leave writing to real people
Wish I never bought or tried to read this book Some of righter older books were so much better

This book is based on a true story of Israel hijacking at sea 200 tons of uranium. Here is the factual background:

The following passage is from an unclassified US Airforce report on Israel's nuclear weaponry, available online. Link will be posted in the comments section at the end of this review.

Title of article: THE THIRD TEMPLE'S HOLY OF HOLIES: ISRAEL'S NUCLEAR WEAPONS

"After the 1967 war, France stopped supplies of uranium to Israel. These supplies were from former French colonies of Gabon, Niger, and the Central Africa Republic.34 Israel had small amounts of uranium from Negev phosphate mines and had bought some from Argentina and South Africa, but not in the large quantities supplied by the French. Through a complicated undercover operation, the Israelis obtained uranium oxide, known as yellow cake, held in a stockpile in Antwerp. Using a West German front company and a high seas transfer from one ship to another in the Mediterranean, they obtained 200 tons of yellow cake. The smugglers labeled the 560 sealed oil drums "Plumbat," which means lead, hence "Operation Plumbat."35 The West German government may have been involved directly but remained undercover to avoid antagonizing the Soviets or Arabs.36 Israeli intelligence information on the Nazi past of some West German officials may have provided the motivation.37"

The plot seems to be speculatively filling in the details. It's not clear how much Follett really knows and how much is just imaginative filling in the blanks. The plotting is pretty dramatic, although I found the characters a bit wooden and superficial.

The only plot flaws I detected were two highly unlikely coincidences that influenced the outcome in favor of the Israeli agent:

1. The agent accidentally has coffee spilled on his shirt ruining a bug the KGB had planted on it.

2. The agent's girlfriend returns home from 21 days of round the world stewardessing at the precise moment to overhear her father speaking with an Arab agent about killing her boyfriend, the Israeli agent. The two men do not notice her, and this sets in motion a complicated train of events in which she plays an instrumental role in saving his life and leading to the success of the operation.

The story of a Mossad agent's mission to steal 200 tons of uranium for Israel so they can beat the Arabs in the race to build nuclear weapons, culminating in a high seas showdown between the intelligence agencies of Israel, Egypt, and Russia, and the Fedayeen, Triple has all (or almost all) of the elements that make so many of Ken Follett's spy thrillers such good reads, including some interesting characters and an exciting, high-stakes story. And it was a pretty good read.

But it seemed to be lacking something that much of Follett's other work has, some deeper meaning tying it all together, an integrating theme. And the characters and plot were not as good as they could have been as a result. A lot of other reviewers say that this is their favorite Follett novel after The Eye of the Needle and The Pillars of the Earth, but these three are actually my least favorite of his that I've read so far, and I think a lot of his later work is significantly better. But I'm clearly in the minority on this, so take that for what it's worth. Three and a half stars.

The story of a Mossad agent's mission to steal 200 tons of uranium for Israel so they can beat the Arabs in the race to build nuclear weapons, culminating in a high seas showdown between the intelligence agencies of Israel, Egypt, and Russia, and the Fedayeen, Triple has all (or almost all) of the elements that make so many of Ken Follett's spy thrillers such good reads, including some interesting characters and an exciting, high-stakes story. And it was a pretty good read.

But it seemed to be lacking something that much of Follett's other work has, some deeper meaning tying it all together, an integrating theme. And the characters and plot were not as good as they could have been as a result. A lot of other reviewers say that this is their favorite Follett novel after The Eye of the Needle and The Pillars of the Earth, but these three are actually my least favorite of his that I've read so far, and I think a lot of his later work is significantly better. But I'm clearly in the minority on this, so take that for what it's worth. Three and a half stars.

This is an amazing work that was well written. It takes place in the early days when Israel is developing nuclear weapons. Ken Follett weaves a fantastic spy drama over hijacking a shipment of nuclear fuel. There is some great dialog and the entire story really made me think. I liked this book and I recommend it to others.

One of Follett's first spy-thrillers - Triple - is a typical cat and mouse spy novel, which is characterized by many dynamic characters all of which play a big and even role in the plot. From all ends of the political and religious spectrum - Follett introduces various characters right in the beginning of the novel with an unlikely meeting of future foes. The story begins at Oxford University in London England, where a group of students participate in political discussions. What they don't know is that their political differences will some day become more than just political differences. Eventually they'll all be at different ends of the race for nuclear weapons in the mid-East.
I enjoyed the novel profoundly. It was a very good weekend page-turner, and I would suggest it to anyone who admires Follett's work. The reason I'm giving it 4 stars is because I've read more recent work of his including the Key to Rebecca, the Pillars of the Earth, and A Dangerous Fortune - All three much deserving of 5 stars. Although a great novel, I still must limit Triple to 4 stars because it's not quite on the level of entertainment as those aforementioned. The writing style of Follett is unique and he produces great stories with awesome skill. If you have not read those three novels I've mentioned, please take time to read them. You'll be incredibly entertained if you were to read any of them - with my personal favorite being The Pillars of the Earth.

Action, adventure, an Israeli man with a troubled past, and a young woman caught in the middle of it all. Not a bad read overall, but not my favourite Follett book. It read a bit too much like an attempt at a Bond-style adventure, but it failed to meet the mark. If based on true facts, this would certainly have been an impressive (if scary) thing for anyone to pull off.

I did get this book on offer for under £2, and was shocked when I came to review that it had doubled in price. For those looking for a "Pillars of the Earth" type book, this is not it!

So far as captivating page-turners go, few writers of popular fiction can top Ken Follett when he is at his best, and though I've not read all his novels, I definitely consider Triple (a political thriller) to be one of the best of those I've read. (Other favourites of mine are A Dangerous Fortune and The Third Twin--and I am eager to read The Pillars of the Earth).
Briefly (and without giving anything away), the plot centres around three secret agents--one from Israel's Mossad, one from Russia's KGB, and one from Egypt's Intelligence Agency. It involves the arms race between the Israelis and the Arabs and takes place in 1968. I really can say no more other than to mention that one of these groups has an idea for ensuring that it remains a competitor in that race, and the method the agent has for bringing that idea to fruition (and this is what the novel is all about) is complex and really quite ingenious.
Stripped to its most basic level, this could be said to be something of a cat and mouse story. However, there is so very much more to it than that, for Follett is a master storyteller who not only excels in deftly handling relationships between individuals (no mean feat in itself!) but is simply brilliant at creating characters that the reader cares about and hence in writing novels that one hates to reach the end of.
Though not a light read, this novel is certainly enlightening. I, for one, learned a fair bit about Middle Eastern politics and something about nuclear weaponry. Further, I felt Follett did a splendid job of conveying the political situation from the points of view of both the Israelis and the Palestinians in a manner that simultaneously evoked both sympathy for and censure of both sides. It's a sensitive topic (perhaps even more so now than in 1979 when the novel was first published) and one in which Follett's skill as a writer really shines through.
Highly recommended to fans of Ken Follett in general, to fans of the spy genre in particular, and to anyone who enjoys a consumately written (and insightful) thriller!

Follett intertwines history with imagination and tells the story of how Israeli secret service agents out-conned the Soviets, Arabs, and just about everybody else, to get the nuclear weapons technology needed for their nation's survival. Set in the time between the 1967 and 1973 Mid-East wars and revolving primarily around an Israeli agent and concentration camp survivor named Nat Dickstein, Triple is big on thrills and carefully-presented plot twists, and nowhere is it even for a moment boring. Nat Dickstein is one of Follett's best and most sympathetic creations. Entirely human, no whisperings of James Bond or Superman within him, the emotionally-vulnerable Dickstein falls in love with the daughter of a western intellectual whose sympathies lie with the Arab cause. Opposing Dickstein are Palestinians sworn to Israel's destruction, and elite KGB agents with special dispensation from none other than Yuri Andropov to do whatever it takes to keep plutonium out of Jewish hands. The story slips in and out of a number of settings, from the "neutral ground" of western Europe, to mafia family strongholds in New York, to the killing grounds of the Middle East, and in a few cases it even returns in flashback form to the horrors of Nazi death camps in the 1940's. Triple, though written a generation ago and set a decade before that, by no means seems like historical fiction. Its stories of a small-scale nuclear arms race, espionage, and passionate hatred threatening liberty, are every bit as pressingly current today as they were almost forty years ago.

Making an atomic bomb is easy to do if you have a nuclear plant and the raw material (yellowcake) to make the uranium needed. Egypt has been successful in building the plant but now they need the yellowcake. Israel also has a plant and is in dire need of the same raw material.The Russians are backing the Arabs in this race so we have the agents from the Mossad, the KBG, and the Arabs and a double agent thrown in for an advantage to which nation? Ken Follett is a great writer of suspense and keeps you guessing thru the entire book as to who is going to steal and keep the stolen goods. Schoolmates from Oxford and one of their professors from ten years ago seek to favor one country over the other. We know the prof favors one country but who does his daughter favor? Who comes up with a reasonable way to transport thethousands of tons of yellowcake and who figures out a way to steal it from them? You won't want to put this book down until the end so plan on loosing some sleep. After you finish this book you may want to catch your breath before you start another of Follett's books, "Eye of the Needle" which is another suspensful spy story of WW II vintage. Both deserve more than a five star rating.

I really like Ken Follett and have read almost all of his books. I think this one is among his best. The plot is intriguing and interesting and in typical Follett fashion is well researched. The characters are well developed and interesting, as usual the bad guys are not really 'bad' and the 'good' guys are not all that good. Both have feet of clay which makes me like them even more. I found this well worth the read, just one warning, when you get about a third of the way through the book you will not be able to put it down!!

I always get excited when one of his books come my way. I know it will be well written, have many twists and turns and teach me about the subject.

It won't be a one day Patterson quickly written same old same story with different protagonists,

Even if a reader is not well-versed in Ken Follett books, this book still proves an enjoyable adventure from the 1960s. Strong characters and a balance of different ideals present themselves seamlessly. Follett is well-known for attention-grabbing first lines in his books, and this novel follows that style. Good pacing leads up to an action-packed endgame.

UNA DE LAS MEJORES NOVELAS DE KEN FOLLET Y SABER QUE EL LIBRO ESTA BASADO EN PLANES DE INTELIGENGENCIA CUIDADOSAMENTE ELABORADOS ,HASTA EL ULTIMO DETALLE ,ADEMAS DE QUE LAS PERSONAS QUE LO PLANIFICARON FUERON INTELIGENTES PARA NO DEJAR NADA AL AZAR Y CUYA HISTORIA ESTA BASADA EN UN HECHO REAL.-OBRA MAESTRA DEL ESPIONAJE.-

This really is a great thriller with a complex plot involving several subplots, characters with divided loyalties, and a very satisfying conclusion that wraps everything up nicely. Ken Follett's "Eye of the Needle" was also a complex book that was very satisfying. This is not a dash-it-off book with cardboard characters as much of mystery and thriller fiction is today. If you like a fast-moving story with multiple plot elements and points of view, you will appreciate "Triple".

An Israeli agent is ordered by his government to obtain radioactive materials so Israel could build its own bomb. The bosses don't know where and how to get them. The agent should figure it out by himself. To make matters worse, he should steal the stuff in a way no one would ever suspect Israel has the materials.
Of course, the bad guys and the Americans are also around, to complicate the plot even more.
An extremely intelligent premise: a mission against all odds.
A digression: I rate this Follett's book second only to Pillars of The Earth or The Eye of the Needle, and side by side with The Man from St. Petersburg.
In addition to being (in my view) his best plots, each of these four books inaugurated a formula, later somehow repeated by Follett in other books. (For example, The Key to Rebecca or Lie Down with Lions follow the steps of The Eye of the Needle). In this sense, Triple, although a spy story like The Eye... it is also very original.

I've long been a big fan of Follett's work, not one of his books has ever disappointed me. While this doesn't top the list, it's a great read. It started out a little slow but by about halfway in I couldn't put it down. My only gripe about Follett's books is that there is invariably a sex scene or two that feel really patched in and don't add much of anything to the story. The overly detailed blow by blow descriptions just make me snicker, it's as if a few pages were cut from a cheesy romance novel and pasted in.

I'm usually not big into spy novels...but I'm a big fan of follett so I gave this book a try. At some times I found it a little hard to follow. There's several names and factions from different countries going back and forth. But the ending is as good as any slam bang ending from a spy/action novel as you'll get. Great action once again.
Follett has a talent for weaving fictional characters and stories around real life events and places. This book is no exception. While not my favorite of Follett's various works, this is definetly a solid read that's worth a look.

I read this book looking for some post 9/11 escapism focused on the middle east. This is a fast moving action story that maintains its pace through all 340 pages. Follett has created an unforgettable character in Nat Dickstein, who in many ways is a metaphor for Israel herself. He has found a way to leave his hatred behind, yet methodically pursues his aims by any means necessary, looking hopefully towards a peaceful future.
In my view this is as good as "Eye of the Needle", and maybe better than "Pillars of the Earth" which I thought was overlong. Follett shows us the Israelis, Egyptians and Russians all in a bright light, where it is the ends, and not the means, that counts.

I never thought I would be disappointed by a Ken Follett book. Triple just did not hold my interest. About 1/3 through and again just past half way I was going to stop reading Triple. I kept reading only because it was Ken Follett. It had to get better. Maybe too many people jammed into the story, I am not sure. To me, I had hoped for much better.

I think this is the period of time when Ken Follett was probably at the top of his game. This book comes close to The Pillars of the Earth. This is a great story, similar to The Sum of All Fears just 15 years earlier and better action. Follett has always been great at developing his characters and he does it again with this book. And he always gets the facts correct; he must spend a good deal of time researching the topics. This book moves very fast and has a number of twists, there is real suspense built up through out the book. This book is one of the best of the class.

Ken Follett once again writes an incredibly compelling novel. "Triple" begins at protagonist Nat Dickstein's release from the concentration camps, and goes ahead to 1968. Of three groups - Dickstein representing Israel, as well as spies from the KGB and Egypt - who will ultimately wind up with the uranium to build a nuclear weapon?
The way Follett recreates history, the book COULD be true. He does a marvelous job, even when the point of view goes from one spy to another. This is NOT a "light read" but it's intriguing... captivating... and worth your time.

The title comes from the players: Israel, Egypt, and Russia. Israel hijacks a ship loaded with uranium in hopes of building a bomb before the Egyptians. The Egyptians try to stop the mastermind of the plot. The Russians also have their own interests in trying to stop Israel.

The novel is an adventure on both land and the high seas. It stays on course for the most part though does have a few twists. I was looking for a better finale. The fight scenes and each individual's abilities may be a bit of a stretch nonetheless, it was an interesting read.

LORD Bless
Scott

Nathaniel Dickstein is probably my favorite character among all the spy books I've ever read. The characters are well developed, intriguing, and there are no obvious "bad guys" as the antagonists are written in such a way as to explain and understand their motivations. This is absolutely a fantastic read.

Fun historic adventure tale with great character development that make Follett's stories my favorite. Was a bit disappointed with the end, however - felt like he was trying to quickly wrap things up in a James Bondish kind of way. But then I read the postscript - highlight of the book IMO. Not his best book for me, but like all Follett books I've read - a great tale based on historic events. Highly recommended.

Easy to pick up and read; easy to put down. The good guys and the bad guys are predictable and always seem to figure out what the adversary is up to without any problem.

I am a big Follet fan, but the books are becoming cookie cutter.

Ken Follett's triple is memorable to me because it is one of the first adult oriented novels I read. The story is about secret agent Nat Dickstein who has the impossible mission of stealing 200 tons of uranium, without anyone else knowing about the theft. As with many of his novels, Follett make the reader believe the impossible. There were a few times when I thought Follett pushed the limits of believability, but there were no blatant attempts to insult the reader.
The best thing about this novel is the pacing. I found it impossible to find a place to put the novel down; every page is exciting. This is not unusual for a Follett novel however, as most people will finish one of his books in week.
The only problem I had with this novel deals with the main romance of the story. The two characters go from being almost complete strangers, to waking up in the same bed in only a few pages. I realize that this is a spy novel and not a romance novel, but it would have been possible for Follett to spread it out a little bit more.
Even with the few believability issues, this is still one of the better spy-novels out there. Anyone looking for a good read should pick this book up.

Good story, well written. Almost makes you think it's how it really happened? There were a few things that seemed like they happened a little too easily, just to keep the story moving forward. It's a little dated now, but still a very good read.

Ken Follett is one of my favorite writers, and this book does not disappoint. I was enthralled in the story from the first page. The story line involves a conflict between Israelis and Arabs in 1968, and is full of turns and twists that will keep you on the edge of your chair. This is a highly entertaining book and I recommend it.

Ali Julia review

I enjoy reading Ken Follett's books and Triple was a good read, however, will not be on my list of favorites. I'm not crazy about the Middle East in general & probably would have liked the book more if it was in a different setting.

Based on a true occurrence, Follett weaves a tale about how an Israeli James Bond absconded with tons of yellow cake uranium in order to enable Israel to enter the nuclear age. There is the predictable love interest and betrayal of old school chums. A ver quick and compelling read.

"Triple" has all the Ken Follett hallmarks of great plot and great excitement, also with the usual not-so-great kinky sex scenes I could do without. But I listened to this on CD and the narrator does the worst accents I've ever heard. The hero, Nat Dickstein, is supposed to be a Cockney, but his accent sometimes sounds southern U.S. and sometimes New York thug, sometimes other things but never Cockney. Even Dick Van Dyke did it better in Mary Poppins, and that was pretty bad. Lucky the book is so riveting, or I wouldn't have been able to sit throught the whole thing.

I hope Ken writes some more Historical History. I read all good historical novels and his are the best. What a talent and it should not be all wasted on espionage. Anyone who has not read his two historical novels is missing the best of the best in historical authenticity woved into the lives of real and fictional characters. Even if you think you do not like historical novels, these two books read in order of publication will change your mind.

The characters in this thriller are believable and well developed. The storyline has many twists and turns that keep your interest to the conclusion. The setting in the Middle East, and the countries Russia, Egypt and Israel and their spy organizations make interesting reading.

As with most of Mr. Follett's book there is a bt of lag time before the action kicks in, but when it does he keeps you on your toes. I have enjoyed this story and the history behind the scenes. Worth the read.

A fantastic story about intrigue in the late 60's. The major players are the Russians, Arabs, and Israelis. The author writes a tale that holds the reader in its grip. Great Story and well written as usual by Follett.

You can't tell the players without a scorecard and here's the scorecard. Ken Follett once again weaves and a amazingly complex story that is simple at heart. There are many sides to war and here we see a ton of them. Double cross on top of double cross as characters and motives keep popping up. It was a little slow going at first but then it really got moving. I enjoyed the many points of view and the research involved in this project. A really solid spy novel!

Ken Follett has created an entertaining collection of characters is this spy thriller and added a hint of romance. The competition between spies involves a combination of Egyptian, Israeli, and Russians whose path crossed at Oxford!

I spent time doing the audio (unabridged edition) and enjoyed most of it. However the accent of Dickstein sounded more Australian to me and parts literally put me to sleep!

Overall it was engaging. Not at the top of my list but definately worth reading it you like spy stories with great characters.

This is a genuine thriller. There is just enough history to this story to add plausibility, the action is great and the heroes are very likeable. The Arabs were perhaps depicted as too ruthless but this is just fiction, right?

Triple is a spy novel set in the mid-60s when Israel is rushing to beat the Arabs in a race to build an atomic bomb. This book as all the action, suspense and romance you'd expect from Follet. His research is excellent and this book is very believable. As one of Follet's earlier novels, it definitely stands the test of time.

Great story unless you happen to be Palestinian. Good mix of tension combined with a laid-back way of laying out the action.
The only weak part was where the author very poorly dealt with the action parts related to the "female interest", slightly misogynistic in portraying her thought processes compared to the male characters.

This has got to be the worst book Ken Follett ever wrote.
The story is ridiculous. Would the KGB, at the height of the cold war, really let some English woman on one of their prized spy ships, give her free reign to move around, and relate to her all the details of their top secret sources and methods? Please.
And of course a flight attendant has the skills to outwit a ship full of hardened KGB agents, and figure out how to destroy the ship, all in a few hours. Hello! And by the way, Ken, diesel fuel cannot be ignited by a cigarette.
The style was completely naive and painful to read as well. Endless exposition outside of the action, a rough draft of a book at best. If you like spy novels, read "The spy who came in from the cold." That's how spy novels should be written.
People giving 5 stars for this tripe? Can you say "shill"?

As with most of Mr. Follett's book there is a bt of lag time before the action kicks in, but when it does he keeps you on your toes. I have enjoyed this story and the history behind the scenes. Worth the read.

A fantastic story about intrigue in the late 60's. The major players are the Russians, Arabs, and Israelis. The author writes a tale that holds the reader in its grip. Great Story and well written as usual by Follett.

You can't tell the players without a scorecard and here's the scorecard. Ken Follett once again weaves and a amazingly complex story that is simple at heart. There are many sides to war and here we see a ton of them. Double cross on top of double cross as characters and motives keep popping up. It was a little slow going at first but then it really got moving. I enjoyed the many points of view and the research involved in this project. A really solid spy novel!

Ken Follett has created an entertaining collection of characters is this spy thriller and added a hint of romance. The competition between spies involves a combination of Egyptian, Israeli, and Russians whose path crossed at Oxford!

I spent time doing the audio (unabridged edition) and enjoyed most of it. However the accent of Dickstein sounded more Australian to me and parts literally put me to sleep!

Overall it was engaging. Not at the top of my list but definately worth reading it you like spy stories with great characters.

This is a genuine thriller. There is just enough history to this story to add plausibility, the action is great and the heroes are very likeable. The Arabs were perhaps depicted as too ruthless but this is just fiction, right?

Triple is a spy novel set in the mid-60s when Israel is rushing to beat the Arabs in a race to build an atomic bomb. This book as all the action, suspense and romance you'd expect from Follet. His research is excellent and this book is very believable. As one of Follet's earlier novels, it definitely stands the test of time.

Great story unless you happen to be Palestinian. Good mix of tension combined with a laid-back way of laying out the action.
The only weak part was where the author very poorly dealt with the action parts related to the "female interest", slightly misogynistic in portraying her thought processes compared to the male characters.

This has got to be the worst book Ken Follett ever wrote.
The story is ridiculous. Would the KGB, at the height of the cold war, really let some English woman on one of their prized spy ships, give her free reign to move around, and relate to her all the details of their top secret sources and methods? Please.
And of course a flight attendant has the skills to outwit a ship full of hardened KGB agents, and figure out how to destroy the ship, all in a few hours. Hello! And by the way, Ken, diesel fuel cannot be ignited by a cigarette.
The style was completely naive and painful to read as well. Endless exposition outside of the action, a rough draft of a book at best. If you like spy novels, read "The spy who came in from the cold." That's how spy novels should be written.
People giving 5 stars for this tripe? Can you say "shill"?

If you really want to read a book of action, love and spies, this is the book you have to read, from the first page to the last, you will be interested in the story of all the persons involved, including the 5 years old child.

I enjoyed triple a lot only problem was it was too complex for a follett work and at times I had trouble keeping up with all that was happening and who was who. It took a while to get into for me as well, which is rare for a follett book. But Overall it was a great story.

A great book. I think even a little better than Eye of the Needle but that may because the movie version of 'Eye' was really bad.
I enjoyed this book and I thought the action was great. One of my all time favourites.

Follett takes a set of not quite believable characters and blends them together into a story that flows smoothly. If you like espionage, intrigue and sex mixed in with a little Mafia, a touch of academia, a smidgen of nuclear threat, and the high seas, you'll probably like this book. As in so many modern American novels, the firm porn (midway between soft and hard) is a little monotonous unless you happen to have a bit of the peeping Tom in you. Like so much in this fantastic story it is contrived but folded smoothly into the storyline. When I began skipping over the heavy breathing and anatomical explorations the story improved measurably.

I read this book many years ago and couldn't put it down. It was one of the first Follett novels I had read. It definitely contributed to my getting "hooked on Follett". If you haven't read many of his books, make this one of your first.

This book was a decent book but i felt that how almost all the characters in the book knew each other was a little to coincidental.

Also some parts of the books seemed rushed as if he was saving pages. I guess this could also be taken for fast moving depending on how you want to look at it.

For a real good fast paced exciting book i would look to Vince Flynn and his reocurring character Mitch Rapp.

I have enjoyed Ken follett for hs epic stories, second to none, like the pillars of the earth or the recent century series. Triple is very different, but for the quality of the story telling. It is a classic international spy thriller, like many others around, but with the special follett touch: deep characters, complex human interactions and a well researched background. This is a page turner of great quality. Highly recommended.

I bought this book for a recent plane trip, and it was perfect read.

While there are some shortcomings in what or how certain things can happen, a short suspension of belief of what is "real" in this type of book is something I am willing to give and do not let it get in the way of having a "fun read"