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The Saboteur Paul Kix4/26/2021
In these cases, non-fiction tales unfold in ways that even the most imaginative novelist couldnt dream up and if he or she did, reviewers would scoff at the unbelievability of the book.The subtitle of Paul Kixs The Saboteur: The Aristocrat Who Became Frances Most Daring Anti-Nazi Commando (Harper, 222 pp., out of four) promises the reader a wild ride that would put, say, Dan Brown, Agatha Christie or Tom Clancy to shame.He walked from France where his family tree reached back to 900 A.D.
Hundred Years War soldiers, the duke who woke up Louis XVI during the storming of the Bastille in 1789, an abolitionist friendly with Benjamin Franklin and associates of acclaimed writer Marcel Proust to Spain and ultimately made his way to England. Scenes include his dressing up as a nun to evade German authorities and, once the Nazis captured him, escaping en route to his execution. But sometimes Kix is too eager to write like his novelist counterparts, resulting in cliches in spots where the true drama could stand on its own. The ability of Kix, a deputy editor at ESPN the Magazine, to infuse every chapter with historical fact and analysis makes the book an enjoyable read. ![]() About Us Newsroom Staff Ethical Principles Corrections Press Releases Accessibility Sitemap Terms of Service Your California Privacy RightsPrivacy Policy Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My InfoCookie Policy Contact Us Help Center My Account Give Feedback Get Home Delivery eNewspaper USA TODAY Shop Reprints Permissions Advertise Careers Internships Support Local Business News Tips Podcasts Newsletters Mobile Apps Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Pinterest YouTube Reddit Flipboard RSS 10Best Reviewed Jobs Moonlighting Sports Weekly Studio Gannett Classifieds The City The Wall Storytellers 2020 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 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More than just a fast-paced, true thriller, The Saboteur is also a deep dive into an endlessly fascinating historical moment, telling the untold story of a network of commandos that battled evil, bravely worked to change the course of history, and inspired the creation of Americas own Central Intelligence Agency. Theres a new sexy spy hero in town, and this one has the advantage of being real. If this were fiction, the plot would be fantastical; as a work of nonfiction, it is a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of the human spirit. We are fortunate to have Kixs richly detailed book so we can remember the remarkable courage of an extraordinary man. This article was originally published in the December 2017 issue of BookPage. ![]() BAMM.COM BOOKSAMILLION.COM Joemuggs.com Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy.
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