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A review by complicated_brunette
Seven Down by David Whitton
3.0
I can honestly say that this book is completely unlike any other I have ever read.
It is told in the form of interview transcripts with 7 sleeper agents who were involved in a failed assassination attempt. All of them were working in a hotel and were completely unaware of each others' involvement. It was a fascinating read and I enjoyed learning the agents' individual stories; each one was peppered with snippits of information about the day of 'Operation Fear and Trembling'. As the book went on, I was able to piece the stories together and try to work out how everything fitted into the day of the Operation.
However, although there was lots that I did enjoy, there were also reasons why this book wasn't one of my favourites. I found it a little confusing that the interviews all took place at different times - some were many years apart. I also feel that the book left me with more questions than answers and I'm not sure that the end summed things up enough for me.
Overall, a unique book and possibly one that I would read again to make sure I didn't miss anything.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for sending me the ARC in return for an honest review.
It is told in the form of interview transcripts with 7 sleeper agents who were involved in a failed assassination attempt. All of them were working in a hotel and were completely unaware of each others' involvement. It was a fascinating read and I enjoyed learning the agents' individual stories; each one was peppered with snippits of information about the day of 'Operation Fear and Trembling'. As the book went on, I was able to piece the stories together and try to work out how everything fitted into the day of the Operation.
However, although there was lots that I did enjoy, there were also reasons why this book wasn't one of my favourites. I found it a little confusing that the interviews all took place at different times - some were many years apart. I also feel that the book left me with more questions than answers and I'm not sure that the end summed things up enough for me.
Overall, a unique book and possibly one that I would read again to make sure I didn't miss anything.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for sending me the ARC in return for an honest review.