The Spies of Warsaw Audiobook

" Historically very well written. It did not possess the tension that most spy novels have. This was rather flat. "

" Eh... I liked it well enough. Just a fun, no-frills WWII spy novel. "

" Second book by this author I have read and enjoyed it a little more, a solid 3 star pushing 4 star rating. The quality of the writing is good, and I really like the imagery he conveys in this book, I felt liek I could clearly imagine what these characters looked like, the clothes they wore, the scenes in the cocktail parties, the hushed whispers to the German and Polish accents, all quite clear. The plots are not horribly complex but there is enough tension and interest to keep the pages turning. If you are interested in pre-WWII Europe and spy novels this is a fun read. "

" This guy really goes deep on the back story and is quite strong on the film noire type ambiance "

" This is a very atmospheric spy novel dealing with the prewar period (1937), the action shifting from Warsaw to Paris, S.France, Silesia & Germany. The central character is Mercier, a French aristocrat, veteran of WW1, and spymaster, working in Warsaw where he gets a German businessman to provide information on German tanks, and is exposed when he saves him from an attack. He later conducts spying operations in Germany, and ultimately subverts an insider in the SD(security branch of the SS)who will provide evidence to support what has already been published in German military journals-that the Germans are planning a blitzkrieg of tanks which will bypass the Maginot line, by going through the Ardennes forest in Belgium. Along the way he falls in love with a beautiful Polish lawyer employed by the League of Nations, whom he will ultimately marry. His success in penetrating the Nazi security apparatus is rewarded by a promotion & a job in Paris, but his information is disbelieved, and he will ultimately leave France with de Gaulle to continue the struggle from England, following the rapid German victory. "

" Not too much of a conclusion, but I guess he couldn't get through the whole war. Otherwise very intriguing. "

" As with any His books, delivery to time and place a joy. "

" Good. My expectations were very high based on the rave reviews. "

" Another great WWII mystery. Furst keeps the characters coming. This book doesn't make me want to live in WWII Poland, which is to its credit. "

" This is a wonderful book. The hero is appealing, the setting is terrific, and the plot is a nice mixture of suspense and thoughtful portrayal of Europe on the brink of war. The last 50 pages are terrific. "

" This book was interesting-- about the lives of diplomat/spies in pre world war II Europe. It did drag in some spots, though. "

" Audio book. I liked this fine - the writing was good and had an old fashioned spy feel to it - reminded me of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. There's not a lot of action and intrigue, but there's some good strategy and a great sense of the time and place - Poland in the late 1930s just before WW2. "

" All of these novels are well written and entertaining. Europe at the beginning of WWII. "

" Number 10 in the series which is stuck in pre WWII. A well told story. "

" Not Furst's best but a very good spy novel nonetheless. This one focuses on the last days in Warsaw before the war - the historical details are what I really love about his books. "

" My kind of book; second great one I've read by this guy. "

" Meh. A spy story with a bit adultery and boredom to accompany some WW2 history. Nothing special. "

" I discovered Alan Furst about six months ago--what a wonderful writer. From first page to last, excellent pre-World War 2 story! "

" Fun novel of spies, espionage and an interesting era "

" Well written espionage novel featuring Jean-Francois Mercier, the French military attache based in Warsaw in 1937. Of course there is the Brasserie Heininger in Paris to visit. "

" Maybe a slow start, but Alan Furst is a real pro. About midway through it became very difficult to put this book down. Always a pleasure to be in the hands of such a fine writer. "

" I learned about pre-WWII Europe, which was interesting. The book is a "year in the life of a spy" and didn't have much of a climax. "

" This was not Furst's best but it was well plotted, filled with interesting characters, and thoroughly engrossing. "

" I enjoyed this book immensely. I am wondering if Furst ever wrote about any female spies? I know they had them. "

" Engrossing and atmospheric. Not very suspenseful, but good if you like WWII era spy stuff. "

" I definitely enjoyed this. Well thought out, not too many characters, and minor characters come in and go out so the reader can forget about them then. Romance a little sex but appropriate. Book club choice. "

" Alan Furst is Furstrate and I have also read Foreign Correspondent, Dark Voyage and his latgest Spies of the Balkans. "

" I wasn't clear what the story was until the very end, and the last page wrapped things up very abruptly. "

" Wow what a terrific small novel. This is the first Furst novel I've read. He tells a complex story clearly and entertainingly and he has a beautiful command of tone. Highly recommended. "

" I loved this book. It is very well written and for anyone who likes historical novels and intrigue, this is an enjoyable read. "

" Alan Furst is one of my favorite WWII authors. You have to read carefully, and many times I have to re-read segments to get things straight, but he evokes the setting and and terrifying atmosphere of pre WWII Poland and France so well. And his heroes are always so lovable. "

" Well written, terse as against the present style of verbosity for novels.A good reminder of continental history. "

" Well written espionage novel featuring Jean-Francois Mercier, the French military attache based in Warsaw in 1937. Of course there is the Brasserie Heininger in Paris to visit. "

" Nice to have a Furst that doesn't end with the quick death of a favorite character. May not be my favorite (Polish Officer is the must read of his books), but good to inhabit this world again. "

" Learned something about WWII beginnings in the Eastern Block countries. Not as thrilling a spy thriller as usual, but sort of subtle and intelligent. "

" Furst is a master at recreating the menacing atmosphere of Central Europe on the brink of World War II. And the plot's good too. "