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The Odin Mission
- Jack Tanner, Book 1
- Narrated by: Saul Reichlin
- Length: 12 hrs and 53 mins
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Summary
April 1940: Nazi Germany has invaded neutral Norway. Fleeing north from their brutal blitzkrieg advance are three officers of the King's Guard - men who have been entrusted by the Norwegian King with a vitally important mission. The only military force which stands between the Nazi forces and total victory are the poorly equipped, undertrained squaddies of the British 148th Brigade. Among them is Sergeant Jack Tanner, recently returned from the Middle East. As the British are pushed back from Lillehammer, Sergeant Tanner and his patrol are left stranded in the mountains in the chaos of retreat. Trying to re-join their unit, they stumble first across Sandvold and his protectors, and then a French patrol of Alpine troops.
Trekking through snow-clad mountains with the Germans dogging their every move, Tanner is forced to try and out-fox and out-fight not only their pursuers but the best efforts of his own side. And as the Allies' resistance collapses, it quickly becomes clear that the small band of fugitives can rely on no one but themselves.
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- Marc
- 22-03-17
Not very good
Would you try another book written by James Holland or narrated by Saul Reichlin?
I am an ex soldier myself and I found the story a bit corny. Saul reichlins narration style did not fit this Genre.
Has The Odin Mission put you off other books in this genre?
No but I would not choose to read or listen to a James Holland Book again.
Would you be willing to try another one of Saul Reichlin’s performances?
In a different Genre maybe
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
I just did not like it,It did not feel realistic to me.
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- J W FERRIS
- 26-10-19
Great book
Loved this book very enjoyable made a change for James Holland to write a story book instead of a non story book
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- FAB
- 07-01-23
Quaint boys own type story
Lightweight story but pleasurable easy listen. Based on Norwegian campaign and evacuation of British troops.
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- Robert Spencer
- 27-09-22
Superb Story
An incredible wartime saga. Saul Reichlin is one of my favourite narrators and his performance is always excellent 👍
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- megaprincealbert
- 03-09-22
Should be in the children’s books section
Sven Hassel this definitely isn’t. More a cross between the Famous Five and the Warlord comics I used to read as a kid. Gave up after a while.
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- Anonymous User
- 22-06-22
Great story
Gripping action with strong characters and an interesting plot twist - very well read.
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- stephen pollard
- 29-07-21
Good Holiday Read
A Good story well told . Well written as should be expected from such a well known Historeian. Good sound knowledge of the period .a pleasure in its self. To many people write books on on a period of history that they now to little about. This was a good book well written
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- k woolley
- 11-07-20
Left hanging
I will say l have read all five books in the series and only reviewed this one for the simple reason that the final book finished halfway through the war so you're left hanging as to how Jack Tanners story ends, or the full facts about his past. As for the books as I've said all five read, interest is kept by wanting to follow Jack and his sidekick, the story lines are much the same with all five and they are a bit tame for a rough and rugged soldier. If it was a film I would think it would be age group 12 to15.
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- Victor Czerwinski
- 16-08-19
Great Book
James Holland knows a lot about WW2 and it shows in his writing in this great story. Exciting, interesting and the final reveal of who the traitor is surprised me.
Action packed, just like a story from the Victor or Commando comic books.
Looking forward to the next book and getting to know the main character again. Saul Reichlin is the perfect narrator, bringing tension into the story.
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- sorkun terzi
- 13-05-19
It is a great historical novel! Enjoyed it a lot.
With its historical accuracy and fluent story it was a joy. It was read very nicely
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