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mpasch's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
"You want to catch the lion, first you tether the goat."
laura_jager's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ob1wan07's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
amelie5m's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
karenleigh's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book, but I thought the ending was hokey. Too much "happily ever after."
duparker's review against another edition
4.0
Fascinating book to read while there is an Israeli war occurring over Palestine. Watched the mini series first and it enriched the book, because I was able to really see things unfolding in a different way. Great read on an airplane.
andrew61's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
actress Charlie arrives and the plot starts to pick up pace this is an interesting read and as the Middle East continues to dominate the news a reminder of how ever present the Israeli/Palestine conflict has been. Set in late 1970s/early 80's there is a Palestinian spate of bombings in Europe in which Jewish diplomats and their families are targeted and notably a child killed. The leader of the cell is unknown but a plot is hatched by the Israeli secret service and particularly chief spy master Kurtz to place an agent in to the frame.
In a very convoluted scheme they hatch upon a little known beautiful and volatile English actress and after the kidnap of the brother of Kahil the Palestinian leader Charlie is coached into the role of the brother's lover by another Israeli operative.
Once I found my way into the book I enjoyed being back in the twisty mind of a master storyteller and while I found Charlie's willingness to take on this role at times stretched credibility I was willing to follow the plot through to it's climactic end.
In a very convoluted scheme they hatch upon a little known beautiful and volatile English actress and after the kidnap of the brother of Kahil the Palestinian leader Charlie is coached into the role of the brother's lover by another Israeli operative.
Once I found my way into the book I enjoyed being back in the twisty mind of a master storyteller and while I found Charlie's willingness to take on this role at times stretched credibility I was willing to follow the plot through to it's climactic end.
lanceschaubert's review against another edition
5.0
Had I lived during the time of Dostoevsky and witnessed him publishing Crime and Punishment, I imagine it would have felt, in part, like witnessing the publication of The Little Drummer Girl. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in world politics, Arab culture, Jewish culture, German culture, or English culture.
Or anyone who ever acted.
Or watched a spy film.
Or lusted.
Yeah, that's most everyone. Go read it.
Or anyone who ever acted.
Or watched a spy film.
Or lusted.
Yeah, that's most everyone. Go read it.