The Guns of Navarone
The Guns of Navarone
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1987
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Aegean Sea • 1940s
1987
Adult
16+ years
Super Short Summary
The Guns of Navarone by Alistair MacLean is a World War II action-adventure novel. A group of Allied soldiers embarks on a mission to disable massive German guns located on the fictional island of Navarone. Their success is crucial to rescuing trapped British troops. The narrative blends suspense and military strategy in a race against time.
Suspenseful
Adventurous
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Alistair MacLean's The Guns of Navarone is praised for its gripping, fast-paced plot and vivid, atmospheric descriptions. Readers appreciate the tension and heroism in the World War II setting. Some critique the characterization as lacking depth, but the book remains a classic for its action-packed narrative and strategic creativity.
Who Should Read The Guns of Navarone?
Fans of Alistair MacLean's The Guns of Navarone will likely enjoy this gripping World War II adventure filled with espionage, heroism, and high-stakes missions. Readers keen on tales akin to Forsyth's The Day of the Jackal or Higgins' The Eagle Has Landed will find this classic both thrilling and captivating.
20,558 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Aegean Sea • 1940s
1987
Adult
16+ years
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