The Statement Audiobook (Unabridged)

" This was as good as my husband said it would be; now I want to see the movie. Trying to picture Michael Caine as a French Nazi who is still on the run from authorities and again a wanted man for crimes against humanity commited during WWII. The Catholic Church has given him shelter all these years and has kept him safe from discovery. A pretty quick, enjoyable read. "

" This was good but depressing. I'm not sure if there were any "good guys" in this book at all. "

" A war criminal sheltered in part by the Church is hunted by the French. Delves into the complex motivations of the French affected by WWII and their sympathies. "

" Well written and interesting. I don't understand how some reviews describe it as having unexpected twists. The only truly amazing thing that occurs is that the otherwise astute and cunning Brossard doesn't figure out that it is the Commissaire who is betraying him. It is obvious from very early in the novel. "

" Very tightly and concisely written and fast-paced literary thriller about a 70-year-old man tried for WWII war crimes in France and his race to remain hidden. Recommended for those times you want to read a challenging book that is hard to put down. "

" Thriller. Nazi hunting in France , allegedly patterned after a real case. A close look at the hunted and how he thinks: how he justifies who he is. A not-so-flattering glimpse of the French police department and the Catholic Church. "

" I wish this was a nonfiction book--that would make it even better. As it is, I really enjoyed the story. I'm sure these things did happen in some form or other. "

" An unusual sort of detective story. If you're into detective mysteries, I recommend this one as a change-of-pace from the standard procedural. "

" Well written, but a bit of old hat, or maybe I've just read too many war criminal on the run, helped by you fill in the blank. There were a few twists and turns to the story, and I have to give it at least three stars for that. "

" Decent premise, but cardboard characters and a whimpering plot made this a dud. "

" A good mystery/thriller - quick read. "

" Pretty interesting story, and it was enjoyable to listen to, but it never really hooked me. "

" Taut, finely-drawn tale of a WWII Nazi collaborator on the run in 1980's France. Little 'sympathy for the devil' here, but plenty of suspense; a good read by an accomplished author. "

" Former French war leader is wanted for war crimes in his later years. The story revolves around why now and who and adds more background as it goes. Decent if a little short. Must say the character development was very interesting and kept you guessing. "

" It was just a book. "

" I am making myself read the books I have collected over the past year. So, this is a good book if you can read/and or speak French or German; which I don't. I'm glad I pushed through it, its a "Disturbing insight into the world of war crimes against humanity" "

" Unexceptional, a bit plodding, with the usual numbers of unbelievable things that happen and undermine the plot. Great setting and examination of the Catholic fondness of fascism, with a too little, too late twist at the end. "

" Plot and setting to my liking. Felt like I should have liked the book more. "

" This was good but depressing. I'm not sure if there were any "good guys" in this book at all. "

" slow, but an interesting plot. couldn't always keep track of who was who. "

" A good mystery/thriller - quick read. "

" Unexceptional, a bit plodding, with the usual numbers of unbelievable things that happen and undermine the plot. Great setting and examination of the Catholic fondness of fascism, with a too little, too late twist at the end. "

" Pretty interesting story, and it was enjoyable to listen to, but it never really hooked me. "

" slow, but an interesting plot. couldn't always keep track of who was who. "

" An unusual sort of detective story. If you're into detective mysteries, I recommend this one as a change-of-pace from the standard procedural. "

" a gripper post war France, 1980's, war criminals hiding in plain site Catholic "

" A powerful indictment of the Church during and after WWII. One of Brian Moore's best. I was fortunate to hear him read the first chapter at the 92nd St Y in NYC many years ago. "

" Decent premise, but cardboard characters and a whimpering plot made this a dud. "