Night Soldiers

Night Soldiers is the first literary fiction novel in the Night Soldiers series by author Alan Furst. This is the New York Times bestselling master of fiction. The content of the book is related to World War II with drama and suspense. Local fascists have just murdered Khristo Stoianev’s brother. Khristo was recruited into the Soviet secret police for special service during the Spanish Civil War.

Here are the top 3 reviews and comments that readers love about this fascinating book.

Review 1: Night Soldiers audiobook by Mary Berry

Best Alan Furst novel!

I’ve now read most of this series and I have to say this was without a doubt my favorite. Although it was lengthy, I didn’t want it to end. Loved the history and the characters. I find myself pulling for Kristo and his BF comrades. I’ve listened to literally hundreds of audible books and this is the first time I’ve ever rated or reviewed. Thats how strongly I feel about this great piece of espionage literature. But, my main reason for submitting this is to heap praise–that’s right – heap, on George Guidall. He’s without a doubt the best narrator, especially for these works. Even his women characters sound believable, something I thought impossible. Amazing. His mastery of the various languages and dialects he employs is spot on and I’ve heard many others who could not pull this off. He and Patrick Tull are the best narrators. IMHO.

Review 2: Night Soldiers audiobook by Theresa

Chilling..Fantastic

Alan Furst creates such a sense of time and place with this novel of a world that has gone mad. The feel of civilization unraveling is quite unnerving, and as always George Guidall ( you either love the guy or hate him..) narrates with what I’d call a determined flair.
I enjoyed this as much as his other Novel, Dark Star, which is set in a similar time and place. The two Stories share the connection of the start of the Soviet Revolution, and although I did not live it- it feels very realistic.
One note: there is much death and violence- after all it is set right before and during World War 2. So, not exactly the “feel good” book of the month- My wife hated it- I loved it!

Jack

Review 3: Night Soldiers audiobook by Gene

Authentic

This story of a Bulgarian spy seems remarkably authentic, portraying what feels like the real life of a man who served the Soviets before and during WWII. The most interesting portion takes place in Civil War-era Spain, and one learns a few tricks of the trade, such as how to find out the password to get thru a roadblock into a town (set up your own fake roadblock and wait till someone tells it to you) and what to do if you discover a beacon for incoming aircraft (don’t extinguish it — move it to where the incoming aircraft will be easy to shoot down). For those who enjoy grim spy realism that in some ways even surpasses Le Carre, this is worth a listen. If you want James Bond, skip this one.

 

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