Linda’s review of An Officer and a Spy > Likes and Comments
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Excellent review of a top-class novel Linda.
Ian wrote: "Excellent review of a top-class novel Linda."
Thanks, Ian
Barbara wrote: "fabulous review Linda, as always!"
Thanks, Barbara
One of my favorite books! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Great review, Linda!
Patricia wrote: "One of my favorite books! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Great review, Linda!"
Thanks, Pat. I was really impressed with the way Harris brought that period to life.
So glad to see your high marks for this book! A terrific spy thriller... Excellent review, Linda!
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I tried it (in German) but couldn't get past page 20 something. Piquart reminded me too much of Pepe LePeu (=stereotypical Frenchman) and had me rolling my eyes. In fairness, this has been the way with almost every Harris I've ever tried to read (one exception: Pompeii). I close them before page 30, heavily disappointed. But I've seen two raving reviews of this novel recently from GR friends, so maybe I'll take another stab at it, as it's still on my shelf. :-)
I read this years ago, Linda, and thought it was astounding. As Ian says, "an excellent review of a top-class novel". The more I read of Robert Harris, the more I appreciate him.
Paula wrote: "So glad to see your high marks for this book! A terrific spy thriller... Excellent review, Linda!"
Thanks, Paula
Berengaria wrote: "I'm glad you enjoyed it. I tried it (in German) but couldn't get past page 20 something. Piquart reminded me too much of Pepe LePeu (=stereotypical Frenchman) and had me rolling my eyes. In fairnes..."
Sorry, it wasn't a satisfying read for you.
J.C. wrote: "I read this years ago, Linda, and thought it was astounding. As Ian says, "an excellent review of a top-class novel". The more I read of Robert Harris, the more I appreciate him."
Thanks, J.C. It was my first book by Harris. I look forward to reading more.
Excellent review, Linda, thanks for sharing!
Violeta wrote: "Excellent review, Linda, thanks for sharing!"
Thanks, Violeta
Excellent review, Linda. I'm not much of a fan of historical fiction but Robert Harris breaks the mold. He sticks to the facts of history but adds great backstories that fit so perfectly without changing the historical event. His books are fascinating.
Thanks, Jill. I agree about Harris. I once heard Mary Beard speak and she said that Harris got Cicero better than most of his biographers.
Linda, I appreciate your excellent review. This one is on my tbr and it is past time for me to meet Robert Harris.
Thanks, Lisa. I think you will enjoy him.
Circling back now that I have read this one. The other underlying point the book makes is that when an institution does wrong, it can deliberately cover it up rather than reverse course and make restitution. There are, unfortunately, many examples of this in our modern world--think Guantanamo or the Catholic Church and sexual abuse for example.
Lisa wrote: "Circling back now that I have read this one. The other underlying point the book makes is that when an institution does wrong, it can deliberately cover it up rather than reverse course and make re..."
I agree.The more history I read, the more examples I find.
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Ian wrote: "Excellent review of a top-class novel Linda."Thanks, Ian
Barbara wrote: "fabulous review Linda, as always!"Thanks, Barbara
One of my favorite books! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Great review, Linda!
Patricia wrote: "One of my favorite books! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Great review, Linda!"Thanks, Pat. I was really impressed with the way Harris brought that period to life.
So glad to see your high marks for this book! A terrific spy thriller... Excellent review, Linda!
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I tried it (in German) but couldn't get past page 20 something. Piquart reminded me too much of Pepe LePeu (=stereotypical Frenchman) and had me rolling my eyes. In fairness, this has been the way with almost every Harris I've ever tried to read (one exception: Pompeii). I close them before page 30, heavily disappointed. But I've seen two raving reviews of this novel recently from GR friends, so maybe I'll take another stab at it, as it's still on my shelf. :-)
I read this years ago, Linda, and thought it was astounding. As Ian says, "an excellent review of a top-class novel". The more I read of Robert Harris, the more I appreciate him.
Paula wrote: "So glad to see your high marks for this book! A terrific spy thriller... Excellent review, Linda!"Thanks, Paula
Berengaria wrote: "I'm glad you enjoyed it. I tried it (in German) but couldn't get past page 20 something. Piquart reminded me too much of Pepe LePeu (=stereotypical Frenchman) and had me rolling my eyes. In fairnes..."Sorry, it wasn't a satisfying read for you.
J.C. wrote: "I read this years ago, Linda, and thought it was astounding. As Ian says, "an excellent review of a top-class novel". The more I read of Robert Harris, the more I appreciate him."Thanks, J.C. It was my first book by Harris. I look forward to reading more.
Excellent review, Linda, thanks for sharing!
Violeta wrote: "Excellent review, Linda, thanks for sharing!"Thanks, Violeta
Excellent review, Linda. I'm not much of a fan of historical fiction but Robert Harris breaks the mold. He sticks to the facts of history but adds great backstories that fit so perfectly without changing the historical event. His books are fascinating.
Thanks, Jill. I agree about Harris. I once heard Mary Beard speak and she said that Harris got Cicero better than most of his biographers.
Linda, I appreciate your excellent review. This one is on my tbr and it is past time for me to meet Robert Harris.
Thanks, Lisa. I think you will enjoy him.
Circling back now that I have read this one. The other underlying point the book makes is that when an institution does wrong, it can deliberately cover it up rather than reverse course and make restitution. There are, unfortunately, many examples of this in our modern world--think Guantanamo or the Catholic Church and sexual abuse for example.
Lisa wrote: "Circling back now that I have read this one. The other underlying point the book makes is that when an institution does wrong, it can deliberately cover it up rather than reverse course and make re..."I agree.The more history I read, the more examples I find.
