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An American Spy
by Olen Steinhauer
by Olen Steinhauer
I tried very hard to like this book more than I did, but in the end it was just okay.
The problem was the multiple points of view of the various characters. I typically do not have issues with authors trying to tell a story from different perspectives, but this story got way too convoluted, and that's saying something, in a genre known for convolutions. The double meaning of the title didn't even thrill me.
I have no problem with non linear plots, but Steinhauer's attempt to show the motivations of the different characters just did not work for me.
Plus the best character in the last few books -- Milo Weaver-- barely appears in the text.
The problem was the multiple points of view of the various characters. I typically do not have issues with authors trying to tell a story from different perspectives, but this story got way too convoluted, and that's saying something, in a genre known for convolutions. The double meaning of the title didn't even thrill me.
I have no problem with non linear plots, but Steinhauer's attempt to show the motivations of the different characters just did not work for me.
Plus the best character in the last few books -- Milo Weaver-- barely appears in the text.
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| 03/26/2012 | page 101 |
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26.0% | "The beginning of the book is fairly confusing. Hopefully it will come together more coherently soon." |
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Dec 27, 2012 01:45pm
I'm with you. Liked his earlier stuff but this one just didn't do it.
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