In her acclaimed debut, The Cutout, former CIA analyst Francine Mathews defined a world of intrigue where only the savvy survive. Now, in <...
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Apr 25, 2009
Eric
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Elements of the plot were a bit, okay more than a bit, far-fetched, but I did like the description of post-WWII Bangkok. In that sense, I felt the flash back portion of the book was much stronger, almost as if the modern thriller was bolted onto a decent piece of historical fiction.
Jun 02, 2009
Gooddog32
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Boring.... I really had trouble in the "Jack" section. One somewhat irrelevant chapter of Jack spliced with one somewhat irrelevant chapter about Stafani. This is an old editors trick to create suspense and liven up a dull plot. I kept hoping it would get better, but it did not.
Nov 28, 2011
Travis
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Loosely based on the exploits and disappearance of American spy/silk king Jim Thompson, The Secret Agent moves between modern day and 1945-67. The portion deaking with the 1945-67 is infinitely more interesting and better written. The story is far more involved and the characters are far more interesting and complex (maybe because they are based on real people). The modern day part is filled with stock characters, cheesy dialogue, and annoying Dan-Brownish plot twists. If this had just been the
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Sep 13, 2008
Jenney
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the action was swift and compelling, to the point i did not want to put the book down. however, i found the story-line of Jack Brodrick much more interesting than the Max/Stephanie chapters. the descriptions of life in bangkok was right on the money.
Aug 04, 2008
Alison
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Well written and engaging, but it outlasted its welcome. Too long, too many characters to tie in. It was fun to read her take on the whole Jim Thompson thing before we hit Thailand, though.
Jan 09, 2011
Jennifer
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Another based on a real character. Fascinating look at Thailand and south-east asia after WWII and the CIA/US involvement. Liked these types of books better than her Cutout and Blown.
Feb 11, 2008
Chani
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Written by a former CIA analyst. Exciting thriller. Takes place in SEA, trying to find Jim Thompson.
Read this one on a rainy evening!
Read this one on a rainy evening!
Dec 04, 2007
Joanna
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I think this is a four star book!?!? I remember liking it. It's been awhile though, so I couldn't promise you I'm completely accurate.
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