A review by dozylocal
The Odessa File by Frederick Forsyth

4.0

Really enjoyed this unusual mystery where a modern-day reporter decided to hunt down a former SS officer. I also liked that it was set in Germany. The style and facts woven through the story itself create the impression that this is a true story (which the sub-titles all say it isn't) although I think the author did scatter as many true facts as possible to create this feeling of authenticism. It is fast-paced and interesting and even has a "what happened to everyone" bit at the end (which was a bonus for a fan of tidy endings, like me!). Some might say what happens in the final showdown is a bit of a twist, but I saw it coming.