A review by mattcass515334
The Ipcress File by Len Deighton

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

I found this book very gripping, it kept me guessing till the end, and it had some exciting twists. I definitely want to read more of these cold war era novels. It had a bit of a dissapointing ending imo, feeling like it finished too soon, with everything being cleared up and explained away scooby-doo style.
Just unfortunate the dated writing style. It was published in 1962, but ive read earlier books with less sexist writing.