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Hornet Flight Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Ken Follett (Author), John Lee (Narrator), Penguin Audio (Publisher)
4.4 out of 5 stars 14,796 ratings
It's June 1941, and the low point of the war. England throws wave after wave of RAF bombers across the Channel, but somehow the Luftwaffe is able to shoot them down at will. The skies, indeed, the war itself seem to belong to Hitler.

On a Danish island across the North Sea, Harald Olufsen stumbles upon a secret German installation. With England preparing its largest aerial assault, what Harald has discovered may turn the course of the war, but the race to convey the information could have terrible consequences for everyone close to him. For his older brother, Arne, a pilot in the Danish air force, and for Arne's fiancee, Hermia, an intelligence analyst desperate to resurrect the foundering Danish resistance. And most of all, for Harald himself.

Filled with knife-edge suspense and rich, tantalizing characters, this is Ken Follett writing at the top of his form, unforgettable storytelling from an unforgettable writer.

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  1. Listening Length
    14 hours and 1 minute
  2. Author
    Ken Follett
  3. Narrator
    John Lee
  4. Audible release date
    January 28, 2005
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Penguin Audio
  7. ASIN
    B0007OB5B2
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 14 hours and 1 minute
Author Ken Follett
Narrator John Lee
Whispersync for Voice Ready
Audible.com Release Date January 28, 2005
Publisher Penguin Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B0007OB5B2
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Customers praise this WWII adventure novel for its well-developed characters, particularly the strong female protagonists, and its engaging storyline that keeps readers guessing. The book features fantastic research and attention to detail, with one customer highlighting its thorough descriptions of aircraft. Customers find it well-paced and fast-moving, with one noting its riveting action sequences. They appreciate its entertainment value, with one review describing it as both informative and educational.

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421 customers mention "Story quality"384 positive37 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as an exciting and entertaining read with a storyline that keeps you guessing.

"...Ken Follett is captivating. Enjoyed it throughly. Great read." Read more

"...Thank you, Mr. Follett, for a good read." Read more

"Great story. Lots of suspense and action. It helped me to realize what the people in other countries did to help during the war." Read more

"What a great read. Totally immersed in this story. Forgot where I was and lived this every moment with the characters in the book...." Read more

119 customers mention "Writer"108 positive11 negative

Customers praise the author's writing style, describing it as excellent prose that is very readable and believable.

"Great book.plenty of adventure, drama and romance. Well written. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone interested in good fiction ." Read more

"This was a well written and suspenseful book. I enjoyed it very much and it maintained my interest. The characters were very believable" Read more

"...with the common goal of defeating Hitler combine to make this a real page turner." Read more

"Easy read -- an interesting story with Follet's typical historical research that makes it very real." Read more

80 customers mention "Character development"75 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly noting the strong female protagonists and well-crafted villains, with one customer mentioning they can feel the emotions of each character.

"Highly recommend, ticks all the boxes of entertaining, thriller, great characters, excellent plot and twists...." Read more

"...tale of the start of the resistance movement in occupied Denmark, characters and descriptions accurate and illustrative of the times." Read more

"Never a dull moment! Good plot and interesting characters, with some war history thrown in. Made me want to try more of the same😊..." Read more

"...I liked the characters, especially Harald. The author's mechanics of good writing were excellent...." Read more

48 customers mention "War story"48 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this World War II adventure, describing it as an amazing tale of bravery.

"...two young people find a way to solve a mystery and help England in the war against Germany." Read more

"...In telling this tale, Follett has captured why the Danish Resistance was so successful with very few captures where others in Occupied Europe were..." Read more

"Excellent and exciting plot, World War II story, tells about Denmark's role, spy story with much human interest...." Read more

"...Although this story is fictional, it provides insight into the role of these brave resistance fighters...." Read more

46 customers mention "Pacing"38 positive8 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as a fast read with a rapidly flowing plot.

"Riveting...." Read more

"outstanding- intrigue, tension, suspence, history, technology, love and even a bit of sex all together in a perfect Follet story." Read more

"...A quick, fast-paced read ... but then, it’s Ken Follett." Read more

"Fast paced, really held my interest. The characters were relatable...." Read more

38 customers mention "Detail"33 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the book's research and attention to detail, with one customer specifically praising the detailed descriptions of aircraft.

"An amazing tale of bravery, determination, and the will to regain freedom...." Read more

"Compelling, complete detail, and historical relevance! Just a joy! Bravo! The twists and turns (and not just in the aircraft) were riveting!" Read more

"...He continues to describe people, places and things in such a manner that you seem to feel you are in the middle of each setting within the plot...." Read more

"Lots of detail regarding geography and aviation. Great character development and always a new problem to work out...." Read more

24 customers mention "Entertainment value"24 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining and educational, with thorough research and never a dull moment.

"...a little on believability at times but always a good read and entertaining" Read more

"...in his stories makes them not only incredibly interesting but educational as well. You will actually learn some important facts and enjoy doing so...." Read more

"...Follet never fails to educate and entertain. Highly recommend." Read more

"...It never becomes tiresome and it is doubtful you’ll skim many pages...." Read more

11 customers mention "Page turner"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging, describing it as a page turner.

"Very readable and a page turner. Hard to put down. Great hero. Great villain. Enough twists to keep it from becoming predictable. Nice escapist read...." Read more

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  • Louis B Mehl
    5.0 out of 5 stars As Always!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2025
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    Compelling, complete detail, and historical relevance! Just a joy! Bravo!
    The twists and turns (and not just in the aircraft) were riveting!
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  • Potlatch Pete
    4.0 out of 5 stars Below par
    Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2024
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    In less than good condition.
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  • Wombat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excitement and sadness, an incredable novel
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2024
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    A story of opposing forces, prejudice, acceptance, revenge and heroism. In spite of losses, two young people find a way to solve a mystery and help England in the war against Germany.
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  • Critical Reviewer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I was feeling the cold over the ….
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2024
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    I was feeling the cold over the North Sea!
    Another Ken Follet book you can’t put down!
    Ken’s writing immerses you in the story.
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  • Daryl Pleggenkuhle
    4.0 out of 5 stars great tale
    Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024
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    A great tale of the start of the resistance movement in occupied Denmark, characters and descriptions accurate and illustrative of the times.
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  • Joe L.
    5.0 out of 5 stars a perfect Follet story.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2024
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    outstanding- intrigue, tension, suspence, history, technology, love and even a bit of sex all together in a perfect Follet story.
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  • Slomo
    3.0 out of 5 stars A good but not great book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2015
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    A good but not great book. The oppressive experience of living in a Nazi-occupied country during WW2 is brought to life along with characters that illustrate the full range from Resistance fighters to Sympathizers, and the choices that each makes, (or are sometimes forced into making). But there are lots of plot holes and coincidences that require suspension of disbelief, which shouldn't be necesssary if the plot were more cleverly thought out by the author. Especially in light of the fact that the story is based on a combination of actual events and presents itself as a historical novel, not a James Bond fantasy. Also, the ending of the story is not foreshadowed with subtlety, it is driven home with a hammer via the title of the book, which removes a huge amount of suspense from the second half of the book. We know how it's going to end and therefore we don't take any of the numerous potentially suspenseful sequences seriously.
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  • Bonnie Toews
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Master Has Returned!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2003
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    Ken Follett's research has turned what could have been a very implausible plot into a daring possibility, and he has achieved it with ordinary people who, under unimaginable circumstances, discover the resources within themselves to do extraordinary things. Every detail reflects realism, for I too researched this era and the Danish Resistance for my novel and recognize the truth behind Follett's characters, setting, time and plot. I trained on an aircraft very similar to the Hornet Moth in 1965--a fabric and wood Canuck made in the 1930s that could not be insured and flew with just a joystick and rudders between me and destiny. People who have never flown a plane like this don't realize how remarkable they are--they fly in spite of you--and so all the flight sequences and the rebuilding of the Hornet ring absolutely true. Someone like Harold who had good reflexes and instincts could fly a Hornet as easily as he did in the escape to England, and Karen's understanding of flying, the structure and the mechanics of the aircraft is normal for a women who takes up flying because she really wants to do it, not because she has to do it like so many roles women have to play simply because they are female.
    In telling this tale, Follett has captured why the Danish Resistance was so successful with very few captures where others in Occupied Europe were so corrupted that betrayal became a chronic cancer crippling their operations. Even the king displayed stoic courage while retaining dignity for himself and his country's citizens.
    This is a true thriller and a spectacular read!
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  • Mike D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars great read
    Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2024
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    Good book I enjoy Ken Follett
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  • 山が好き
    4.0 out of 5 stars 大作だが気負わずに読める
    Reviewed in Japan on November 27, 2011
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    The Pillars of the Earth, World Without End, Eye of the Needleに続いて読みました。本作も500ページ超の長編ですが、思ったほど時間がかからず読み終えました。The Pillars...やWorld Without...と同じく主役と敵役がはっきり分かれていて、敵役は読者が共感しにくい悪役として描かれています。もう少し善悪の境界線をぼかした方が魅力ある悪役になると思いますが、この方が読みやすいことは確かです。
    英語はThe Pillars...やWorld Without...と同じく平易。俗語や難しい構文などはほとんどなく、英語の得意な受験生レベルでも十分楽しめると思います。Hornet Mothのメカ描写は難しいですが、物語の理解にはあまり関係ないので読み飛ばしも支障はありません。気になる方はWikipediaなどで実際の写真を見て確認すると良いでしょう。
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  • Lynne M. Vicinanza
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ken Follett è sempre Ken Follett!
    Reviewed in Italy on June 12, 2018
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    Affascinante. Finalmente un libro collocato nel periodo della Seconda Guerra Mondiale con protagonisti, oltre ovviamente agli Inglesi e tedeschi, i danesi; quindi si viene a conoscenza di qualcosa in più sulla Danimarca e i suoi abitanti. Scritto da un vero maestro questo libro è un 'mus't per chi ama questo genere.
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  • Lincoln Chaves G Costa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Livro TOP
    Reviewed in Brazil on January 14, 2019
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    Otimo livro
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  • Cantegreil
    5.0 out of 5 stars PASSIONNANT
    Reviewed in France on August 23, 2023
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    LECTURE PASSIONNANTE
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