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I think if I had tried to read this piecemeal I would have struggled with all the sub-plots and political background. However, reading it on holiday meant I could read it in big chunks and get swept away by the action. I must admit I skimmed some of the more descriptive bits and didn't completely follow all the detail regarding the political factions. The main plot following Penn was a good one, reminiscent of Alastair Maclean.
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