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  • Code to Zero

  • By: Ken Follett
  • Narrated by: Ian Porter
  • Length: 12 hrs and 43 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (60 ratings)

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Code to Zero

By: Ken Follett
Narrated by: Ian Porter
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Publisher's Summary

Code to Zero is a fast-paced thriller about the satellite space race in the Cold War, from the master of suspense and author of The Pillars of the Earth, Ken Follett.

A Man with No Memory

A man wakes up to find himself lying on the ground in a railway station, his mind stripped bare of all recollection. He has no idea how he got there; he does not even know his own name. Convinced he is a drunken down and out, it isn’t until a newspaper report about a satellite launch catches his eye, that he suspects all is not what it seems . . .

A Race for the Future

The year is 1958, and America is about to launch its first satellite in a desperate attempt to match the Soviet Sputnik and regain the lead in the space race. As Luke Lucas gradually unravels the mystery of his amnesia, he realizes that his fate is bound up with that of the rocket that stands ready on launch pad 26B at Cape Canaveral.

A World on the Brink

As he relearns the story of his life, he uncovers long-kept secrets about his wife, his best friend and the woman he once loved more than life itself. But even more terrifying is the dark secret they tried to make him forget, a secret that threatens America’s survival.

©2018 Ken Follett (P)2018 Macmillan Digital Audio

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Disappointing

Probably my biggest disappointment of KF’s books. Maybe if I’d read it instead of listening it could have been a different experience. Instead I found the storyline predictable and the characters quite shallow. So much depends on the narrator and unfortunately he didn’t capture my interest…so much so I found myself skipping through instead of being immersed as I usually am.

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Dissapointing denouement

I took a while to get into this book but eventually did became quite engrossed. However, the build up to the climax was telegraphed a while before the end, and I felt sure there would be a great twist at the end… but sadly there wasn’t. So the denouement ended up being boring and predictable. So diassapointed after listening the the fabulous Eye of the needle recently! That was a cracker!!

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Not worth the listen

Pretty boring after finding out why Luke’s memory is gone. Couldn’t bring myself to care about any of the characters, they’re all quite dull with the exception of Anthony.

The performance was ok but nothing flash.

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  • Len
  • 23-01-2021

Confused, unrealistic drivel

I have generally enjoyed Ken Follett's books for their storylines, some are magnificent, some mediocre however, this one is boring, confusing and just terrible. Ken should blush with shame for writing this and surely his legacy will take a hit if he doesnt do better next time.

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