libraryjunkie 's review for:

Red Sparrow by Jason Matthews

4.0

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Red Sparrow is written by ex-CIA agent Jason Matthews. He uses authentic spy terminology and scenarios, which creates a very believable and readable novel. It is so believable, I found myself wondering how Mr. Matthews was allowed to reveal the techniques he did. Red Sparrow is pretty even paced, holds the reader’s attention, and gives characters that we care about. The first novel of a trilogy, that leaves the reader wanting to know more. It is a story of spy recruitment and double agents, taking place both in the United States and Europe, with a little romance thrown in. It is also a story of a Russian woman coping with life disappointments. If you liked Eye of the Needle, Red Sparrow may be for you.