A review by m_hates_reading
Jack of Spies by David Downing

adventurous informative tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Jack of Spies, David Downing review 

4/5, solid read. 

I have a particular affinity for early 20th century spy novels, Munich by Robert Harris being one of my all-time favourites, and Jack of Spies was throughly enjoyable. 

The main character is pretty likeable and decently easy to empathise with; I never found myself disliking him. The plot is fast, and simple without being overly predictable. Maybe a little more s3xual content than I personally prefer, but not particularly explicit at any point. I would say this book is a good example of writing well represented female characters, while still involving s3x and s3x work as part of the plot.

I found the ending was slightly disappointing, and didn’t fully wrap up the story, but the book is the first in a series so I find this fault forgivable. I might read more of the series at some point, but not right now. Overall an enjoyable book, but nothing sticks out as something I really loved.