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A review by eralon
Red Sparrow by Jason Matthews
3.0
It started as a fairly entertaining story but nothing about the characters or plot ever called me back urgently to continue reading it. By the time I reached the 33rd chapter, it felt like a job.
Additionally, I'm sure the author had a lot of experience in what is and isn't possible in espionage, but the truth is that realistic fiction often has to be more believable than real life is. Some of the plot here was a stretch and relied on luck and bumbling enemies to work. Okay, yes, real life can be like that, but that's not great fiction writing.
I would have appreciated it if someone had edited the book down a little. It really felt excessively long for what it was.
Additionally, I'm sure the author had a lot of experience in what is and isn't possible in espionage, but the truth is that realistic fiction often has to be more believable than real life is. Some of the plot here was a stretch and relied on luck and bumbling enemies to work. Okay, yes, real life can be like that, but that's not great fiction writing.
I would have appreciated it if someone had edited the book down a little. It really felt excessively long for what it was.