I know giving a five star review seems like a “no room for improvement” type scenario, and we all know there is always room for improvement but this book was my favourite ever holiday read.
The action takes place in post was Iraq and for me seemed like a realistic, accurate portrayal of what I can only imagine is the hellish reality of a country trying to survive post-conflict. The portrayal of the various vulture like players moving in to swipe whatever is left from a torn and traumatised population.
I found a lot of the themes and narrative both moving and essentially true to life.
The protagonist characters are very lifelike, with endearing character traits and “face palm” flaws, and their actions (in context) are relatable and realistic.
I am not going to ruin the book by giving away too much. The story is great, the context relevant and the background research clearly to a very high standard.
It’s a five star review for value, enjoyment, and I can genuinely say I wanted to start reading book two immediately after finish the fantastic ‘....Assassins Head’
Encore Vicky Payne !
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Dan Brown
Exciting and intriguing first novel
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2019
Dan Brown
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 11, 2019
The action takes place in post was Iraq and for me seemed like a realistic, accurate portrayal of what I can only imagine is the hellish reality of a country trying to survive post-conflict. The portrayal of the various vulture like players moving in to swipe whatever is left from a torn and traumatised population.
I found a lot of the themes and narrative both moving and essentially true to life.
The protagonist characters are very lifelike, with endearing character traits and “face palm” flaws, and their actions (in context) are relatable and realistic.
I am not going to ruin the book by giving away too much. The story is great, the context relevant and the background research clearly to a very high standard.
It’s a five star review for value, enjoyment, and I can genuinely say I wanted to start reading book two immediately after finish the fantastic ‘....Assassins Head’
Encore Vicky Payne !
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Vivien Morgan
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 5, 2019