Enigma by Robert Harris
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Book Reviews of Enigma
Book Review: A chilly drizzle of a mystery
Summary: 5 Stars
For two nights you have been awake with a cold rain outside and your spouse has not come home since yesterday. You might know how our "hero" feels, divided by 9. If the cops are knocking on your door and you think you did it, but you have to finish your presentation or your ad firm is in the toilet, you might know how our "hero" feels. Certainly a "can't put it downer"Book Review: Read Harris and Understand
Summary: 5 Stars
Harris has described a time in history when Britain still was able to produce genius but lacked the wherewithall to capitalize. The book describes the hardships of fighting World War II on a shoe string and the heroism of the various cogs in the wheel. It is one of my five favorite books and I have read it many times over, finding something new each and every time. Highly recomended.Book Review: Thrilling and moving
Summary: 5 Stars
I like all Robert Harris's books but this is definitely the best for me. The relationship between troubled genius Tom Jericho and Claire is very believable and the code-breaking facts are fascinating. But unlike many books rooted in fact, this doesn't get too bogged down in the details and the characters are allowed to breathe. I also really liked the wartime atmosphere.Book Review: Truly excellent story - and absolutely believable.
Summary: 5 Stars
What really held my attention was the accuracy of the depiction of the cryptanalytical process. This is a perfect companion to the biography of Alan Turing (also subtitled Enigma), or the BBC documentary "Station X". This book begs to be made into a BBC drama series. It'll be as big as Tinker Tailor. (Spot the Stephen Fry role!)Book Review: Harris grabs you and he won't let go!
Summary: 5 Stars
An excellent mystery set against the historical backdrop of the code breakers of WW2. A mystery wrapped inside a puzzle wrapped inside an enigma. The storyline is solid and uses a lot of actual facts in laying out this historical mystery. The book grabs you and holds you as the plot twists and turns