The thrill of adventure is, of course, a large part of The Rembrandt Affair by Daniel Silva, but reminds us that we cannot escape history
Scorpius by James Gardner follows James, Bond, agent 007, as he infiltrates a religious cult run by a terrorist whose goal is to assassinate politicians
I enjoyed books in a similar vein, but after a strong start, the pace of The Library of Lost Dollhouses by Elise Hooper slowed down
Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionneis a cynical, poetic, funny and very powerful novel which stayed with me for a while after I finished reading.
The Splinter Effect by Andrew is methodical and clear, the backstory is interesting and doesn’t interfere with the main narrative
I think No Deals, Mr. Bond reads better in 2025 than it did when published in 1987, it reads much more tongue in cheek than it was probably meant to be
The contrast between the romanticized ideals which he was taught, and the experience of a country torn by a civil war an interesting aspect of the book
The writing, however, is beautiful and the story is haunting. Black Woods, Blue Sky is a dark and sad book, exploring relationships and trust
I enjoyed the nuances of Shakespeare, making him a real character, a struggling playwright and actor. I found the author’s historical research to be excellent
The Moonstone reads like a run-of-the-mill detective novel, however, it was written in 1868. It didn’t just stand the test of time but is also groundbreaking
