The Eiger Sanction

Great story, great narration

No novel by Trevanian is a straightforward matter. Part thriller, part satire, EIGER SANCTION is an extremely well written treatise on mountain climbing, a dig at celebrity culture, an examination of the mind of a killer and in the final analysis; a great story. While a little slow to get going, the novel quietly builds up a head of steam, and while there is lots of diversion along the way,once the tension starts rising the pace never lets up.
The narrator is really good.

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Good satire and thriller

I just loved this book. The story is build up very well towards climbing the Eiger. The climbing itself is an awful good chapter with a surprising final. The narrator Joe Barret is really excellent. And folks; I am a girl and did not mind the fancy bits at all.

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The Eiger Stands the Test of Time

Great buy on the First in Series Sale. I love narrator Joe Barrett from Brian Haig, Sean Drummond series!! See the best, Private Sector to laugh your head off. I do use the 1.25x speed to match authors action. Joe does a fab job on this book, a fave film of mine.
If you saw Clint Eastwood in this title film, then this book is even better than the film. Narrator, Joe captures the essence of the authors wit, and the dialogue of the times. I can tell you, you are right there on the face of the Eiger!!
I can see why Clint wanted to do the film, and why George Kennedy stole the Ben, 6 pack beer scenes! Gads, as you listen to the book, you can just picture Jack Cassidy as Miles Mellow and visualize George as she runs Clint up steep hills. Not to be missed are the climbing scenes, they either make you want to take lessons or never go near a mountain again.
Book 2 in the wish list.
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Great story

I've seen the movie many times and loved it. The book is also great and just different enough to still be interesting.

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Pretty Good Listen- Great Narrator- Little Slow

I'm a guy, so I didn't mind the sexism as much as much as a woman might. The protagonist is a cliche, but if you can accept him for the arrogant pig that he seems to be, then you might start to actually like him by the end of the story. Even the names of the characters are "tongue in cheek"- an indication that they represent stereotypes- but they are all interesting. I'm sure there is some "deeper meaning" in the story that could be explored by a college Literature class, but I'm not "that deep" and just enjoyed them all at face value.

It was narrated very well and the story kept my interest- it is an action/mystery more than a romance. This one might be enjoyed more by a "guy" than a woman... I don't think easily offended feminists will like the main character very much. There definately IS much commentary on society in general and, if you "get" the satire, it will make you smile.

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Held My Attention

Some mystery - story enough to hold the reader's attention - and just enough to provoke some anger at the protagonist.

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Excellent Book!

A refreshing book. No politically correct nonsense. Just an exciting adventure/spy story. I think I’ll give rock climbing a whirl ... just for shits and grins.

Good read!

After a slow start, this book picks up nicely and finishes strong. After reading Shibumi, this one did not disappoint.

Classic Trevanian

Definitely worth the time to listen. Like one of his other books, Shibumi, Trevanian shows off his "worldly" knowledge of languages and stereotypes of various mostly European cultures. Despite his overtly chauvinistic style, the author still managed to weave a tale that is an entertaining one that doesn't disappoint.

The problem is that I've done some of this stuff

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

An author that knew what he was talking about

What could Trevanian have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?

Learn his subject matter

Which scene was your favorite?

The house was neat, that part was believable

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