Megan's review of Agent Zigzag: A True Story of Nazi Espionage, Love, and Betrayal
Agent Zigzag: A True Story of Nazi Espionage, Love, and Betrayal by Ben MacIntyre
Megan's review
rating:
recommended for:
Spy enthusiasts and fans of "Catch Me If You Can"
status:
Read in June, 2008
This book is proof that real life is more interesting (and usually more poignant) than fiction. It's a non-fiction account of a WWII double agent, but it's written so well--and so many of the events are unbelieveable--that you almost forget it's not made up. How could all of this happen to one guy? How could one spy be so pivotal? What on earth was motivating his actions? It's completely absorbing to read about his exploits, self-control (even while very drunk), and bold-faced lies in the face of grave danger and highly suspicious interrogators. Plus, it's intensely interesting to learn about the German spy machine in WWII, not to mention MI5's activities. The book is based on recently de-classified documents, and its author has done his homework well. (Consider: Chapman's autobiography was about 50 percent lies, so the #1 source couldn't be trusted.) Definitely check it out, and then let me know what you think of Eddie Chapman: patriot or opportunist?
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