Brigham

A Spy novel with literary thrust

Revisado: 10-15-24

This felt like Act I as I read it. Allowing it to hold that position in the series had me appreciating the way Downing handled the slow burn and intricate and nuanced humanity of espionage. I have high hopes for the rest of the series built upon a solid foundation. I like the characters, the precarious nature of Russell’s position, and his “everyman” approach to spy craft. Not to mention the supporting cast, world building, atmospheric tension, and a nice balance between interiority and plot.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Nope. Nope. Nope.

Revisado: 05-04-24

I really tried but could no longer continue. You can’t lean on a one-time witnesses who remembers a random train passenger from years earlier simply because it’s an easy plot catalyst to save your heroine.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

The Series is Better...GASP!

Revisado: 01-02-23

While it is almost lock-step the same as season 1 of the series (starring Gary Oldman), the differences were critical. This was fun but you stand to miss nothing by watching the series, instead if that's your question.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

esto le resultó útil a 1 persona

Chewy Spy Novel... blah

Revisado: 12-27-22

Espionage tales shouldn't be the soft, slightly under-baked cookie of the genre fiction world. This is the so-so B film you watch when you're sick and want nothing more than to survive until your next nap arrives.

I held out how until the end but was ultimately disappointed. At one point, I conjured up a few angles that would have satisfied me but none of them happened.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

esto le resultó útil a 1 persona

So glad I read this. Moving. Biting. Incredible.

Revisado: 10-05-22

I tried this book on a whim because it purported to be about a spy. And while I did not get the espionage I thought I would, I was not disappointed.

This book is about mankind, war, and the political struggles on the smallest scale all set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War.

The social commentary was poignant. The cultural commentary will annihilate American xenophobia. The deeply flawed inner dialogue was relatable. And the climax was perfectly tailored.

Every single word in this book was painstaking labored over. That effort, alone, the craftsmanship of the writing will be an intoxication to the reader.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Adults beware but kids love it

Revisado: 07-16-22

My 5 year old enjoyed most of it. And I know it's not FOR me but I do have to listen to it, as well. Some parts were laugh-out-loud funny but most of it made me feel like the creators didn't value their audience's intelligence too highly. I don't love that for my kid. Just my opinion.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Excellent!

Revisado: 06-14-22

I could have started over from the beginning after finishing this book. It got better and better as it went on.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Slow build but worth the wait

Revisado: 05-16-22

Buckle up, because this will not be what you thought ... probably.

Fun story.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Presumptuous Christianity cloaked in medicine

Revisado: 04-26-22

This was not for me. A certain demographic will eat this up and it's not without certain nuggets of truth but you can get those elsewhere without the overwhelming smugness of ardent Christianity. If you want fsith-based confirmation bias, with a smattering of ideas you probably already know, this is for you.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña

Loved this!!

Revisado: 03-29-22

The substance was satisfying.
The writing was great.
The social and human commentary was fantastic.

Has calificado esta reseña.

Reportaste esta reseña