Len Deighton's latest spy story has a totally implausible plot full of anti-communist fanatics, double agents and a computer which gives the operatives their instructions. It thankfully contains a large measure of wry humor and skepticism which help the listener appreciate the spoof. Paul Daneman takes on the international cast of British, Russian and American characters like old friends. His wide range of accents identify each speaker though the women and children sound a bit silly with squeaky voices. Daneman's pace follows the action and he performs with a polished smoothness and professionalism. R.F.W. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

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North by Northeast, August 4, 2005

By JohnDziadecki(Louisville, CO USA) -See all my reviews

This review is from:Billion Dollar Brain (Hardcover)

The man with no name ("Harry Palmer" in the film versions) heads into global trouble in Helsinki, Leningrad, Riga, New York, San Antonio and London. His quary is a deluded, megalomanic nationalist who uses a giant computer and people in an attempt to free the Russian peole of their Soviet oppressors. Len Deighton takes us on a journey to the frozen north and across the pond to the US and back again on a rollercoaster journey filled with his brand of insight and deadpan humor levened with enough intrigue and disbelief to keep you hooked.

This novel is the follow through of Deighton's "The Ipcress File" and "Funeral in Berlin".

Readers either like or dislike the author's prose style and wry humor. Maybe you just need to be in the mood for it. Right now, I am and I like it. Great reading on a hot summer's day.Help other customers find the most helpful reviews

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great read, November 9, 2005

By Highlanderthal "LONEWOLF"(Massachusetts) -See all my reviews

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This novel is the follow through of Deighton's "The Ipcress File" and "Funeral in Berlin".A really good read that is good standalone but better if read chronologically.

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Much better than the movie, March 2, 2009

By JamesTetreault(North Grafton, MA United States) -See all my reviews

I saw the movie of the same title first and was disappointed by some of the plot. The book is much more intelligent than the somewhat predictable movie Ken Russell directed.

Signe Laine and Harvey Newbegin are both very memorable characters. "Harry"'s interaction with Dawlish is fun, as always and the little portraits of other characters such as Harvey's wife and General Midwinter are insightful, too. It's a fun and intelligent read.