A review by duparker
Red Sparrow by Jason Matthews

4.0

This was a great read, a slow burn that takes time to digest and enjoy. It is an airplane read, or a beach read, but a complex and twisty thriller which has a lot to offer the reader. I liked the inclusion of recipes at the end of each chapter. They felt like a good way to take a breath after reading the pages. I also liked the use of Russian vocabulary and mannerisms. These elements made the book feel more real and true, and less fictitious. It adds an element of atmosphere to the story.