It's had good reviews and as a Boyd fan I couldn't wait to read it. Set in the sixties, it ticks all the boxes for a spy thriller: troubled hero - drawn unwillingly into the world of espionage - a beautiful, enigmatic handler, exotic locations. What a treat, I thought, as I began to read but I never felt engaged, there are just too many coincidences, too many sketchy characters and my, do they knock back the booze. Or perhaps it's just me.
(Jenny Baker - bwl 114 Autumn 2024 ) |
