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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
This was more like 2.5 stars forme. I found the characters a little underdeveloped and certain plot points seemed unbelievable (even giving it a little wiggle room for being a spy novel).
This book covered an interesting and important themes - racism and sexism in the traditionally white and male-dominated field of intelligence. However, the plot moved along pretty slowly and I felt like, though the story was interesting, it could have been written to be a bit more exciting. The “action-packed” scenes in the book were kind of hurried and played a small part in the overall narration.
I would probably give this book 3.5 stars. It was a bit slow at times and the end left me wanting more, but I enjoyed the story of how our government does whatever individuals think is right and frequently doesn’t do what is best for the greater good.
I kept thinking I was reading a spy novel and wondering why it was taking these weird turns. Generally, I liked it and I like the concept of it, but three very important people did not get tied into the narrative sufficiently to support their roles, and that bugged me.
I wish I'd liked this one more. Too many unanswered questions at the end regarding main character Marie and the second person conceit of Marie addressing her sons in the narrative so they will understand her choices and career.
After Marie is attacked in the night by a man seemingly sent to kill her, she flees with her twin sons to her mother's home in Martinique. Here she recounts in a diary for her sons her past life as an FBI agent, meeting their father, and the events that lead up to this point.
This is a story that I was completely on board with, but never was fully satisfied how the story is executed. It is a slow burn to some quick action for the final climax with a smoldering ending. The jumping between dates also took a bit to get used to. An interesting story unlike any I've read before though.
This is a story that I was completely on board with, but never was fully satisfied how the story is executed. It is a slow burn to some quick action for the final climax with a smoldering ending. The jumping between dates also took a bit to get used to. An interesting story unlike any I've read before though.
Intriguing - based on a true story of FBI/CIA involvement in Africa in 80s. Read half journal memoir / half historical fiction full of history and facts which I enjoy! As a sister I ache for Marie’s loss of hers and it feels like she was living her life for her sister and later for Thomas, and ultimately her sons. Ended on a total cliffhanger which is always exciting but also excruciating.
I think this book was trying too hard to be deep. The story was a bit slow and difficult to follow at times. The end got super slow, and it wasn't clear to me why she would return to that life.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No