A review by monarchgirl
Don't Drink the Water: The Year of Short Stories – August by Jeffrey Archer

challenging fast-paced

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

2.0

This was utter schlock. Murder and mayhem in Russia. The main protagonist, richard really was dislikeable and definitely took after his nickname. His poor wife was portrayed by Archer as a one dimensional walkover and the ending didnt make sense.