A review by sunbathingturtle
Velvet Was the Night by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.0

I almost abandoned this book because the first couple of chapters were so slow, but I’m glad I stuck it out; once the plot got going it was a page-turner. The characters were frustratingly mediocre but always vivid. The twists weren’t surprising, but the prospect of discovering how things were going to end was enough to keep me engaged. I found the ending immensely satisfying, even though a central mystery was left unanswered. If you enjoy political thrillers and spy films, this is a very fun read.
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