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Where Eagles Dare

Alistair MacLean, Clint Willis
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Where Eagles Dare

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Alistair MacLean, Clint Willis

Where Eagles Dare

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Alps • 1940s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Where Eagles Dare by Alistair MacLean, and edited by Clint Willis, presents a WWII rescue mission where a group of soldiers must infiltrate a Nazi stronghold to rescue a captured general. The narrative unfolds with intricate plans, daring moves, and unexpected twists demonstrating the bravery and resourcefulness of the characters involved.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

49,471 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Where Eagles Dare by Alistair MacLean and Clint Willis expertly blends suspense and high-octane action, garnering praise for its intricate plot and vivid settings. However, some critics note that character development is thin. Overall, it remains a compelling WWII thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Where Eagles Dare?

Readers who relish intense World War II adventures will be captivated by Where Eagles Dare by Alistair MacLean and Clint Willis. Comparable to fans of Ken Follett's Eye of the Needle and Tom Clancy's The Hunt for Red October, its blend of espionage, high-stakes missions, and cliffhanger moments provides a thrilling literary escape.

4.2

49,471 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Alps • 1940s

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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