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The Odessa File

Frederick Forsyth
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The Odessa File

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995

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Frederick Forsyth

The Odessa File

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Details
Pages

334

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Germany • 1960s

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth chronicles a German journalist's quest to uncover a secret Nazi organization called ODESSA. Set in post-WWII Germany, the story follows the journalist's determination to expose concealed war criminals and their activities, revealing truths about wartime atrocities.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

61,914 ratings

79%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Frederick Forsyth’s The Odessa File is praised for its gripping narrative, well-researched historical backdrop, and intricate plot. However, some reviews note occasional slow pacing and a lack of character depth. Overall, it is regarded as a compelling thriller with strong elements of espionage and historical intrigue.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Odessa File?

A reader who enjoys The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth likely has a penchant for historical thrillers and espionage. Fans of John le Carré’s The Spy Who Came in from the Cold and Robert Ludlum’s The Bourne Identity will appreciate Forsyth’s intricate plotting and meticulous historical research.

4.3

61,914 ratings

79%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

334

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Germany • 1960s

Publication Year

1995

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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