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katmarhan's review against another edition
3.0
Certainly this book is thought-provoking and complex, with several puzzles and an interesting cast of characters. It is well-researched and the historical details are vivid. So why only 3 stars? The story is literally told to the reader in the form of conversations and recitations of the characters’ recollections of events. As one other reviewer said, “It’s the opposite of ‘show, don’t tell’.”
wampusreynolds's review against another edition
3.0
This is a slog of a book. Interesting for its insight into Cold War spycraft but as tedious as can be.
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