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A review by pghreader
The Inner Circle by Brad Meltzer
4.0
Plot summaries seem to be the prerequisite for every fiction review lately, I think it's better to figure that out by reading the actual book.
This is the first Meltzer novel I've read. My only expectation of this book was that it would include a significant amount of historical information. It did not disappoint. I learned quite a bit about the inner workings of the national archives, something I've always been curious about.
I prefer not to reveal the inner secrets of the novel in this forum, but I will say that there were a few too many active characters involved in the primary plot. There was some confusion on my part, a confusion that went beyond what you'd expect in a mystery or thriller. While it was necessary to insert red herrings in order for the plot to work out correctly, there were just too many loose threads flopping around at the same time.
Overall, I enjoyed this novel. It was a quick, one day, read. I am looking forward to completing the entire series and reading some of Meltzer's other books.
This is the first Meltzer novel I've read. My only expectation of this book was that it would include a significant amount of historical information. It did not disappoint. I learned quite a bit about the inner workings of the national archives, something I've always been curious about.
I prefer not to reveal the inner secrets of the novel in this forum, but I will say that there were a few too many active characters involved in the primary plot. There was some confusion on my part, a confusion that went beyond what you'd expect in a mystery or thriller. While it was necessary to insert red herrings in order for the plot to work out correctly, there were just too many loose threads flopping around at the same time.
Overall, I enjoyed this novel. It was a quick, one day, read. I am looking forward to completing the entire series and reading some of Meltzer's other books.