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Kevin Phillipson (10017 KP) rated Red Sparrow (2018) in Movies
Mar 6, 2018
John Le Carre, Novels (Box Set): Volume 1
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A box set of John le Carre's exceptional and thrilling first five novels, collected together for the...
Erika (17788 KP) rated The 39 Steps (2008) in Movies
Oct 19, 2020 (Updated Oct 20, 2020)
I only sort of remember Hitchcock's The 39 Steps, and I've never read the book. I bought this DVD years ago on sale, and decided to randomly watch it. I seriously loved everything about it, and I'll probably watch it again. It didn't take itself too seriously, and was playful for a spy story.
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Our Man in Havana: An Introduction by Christopher Hitchens in Books
Sep 8, 2017
A classic noir from Graham Greene but not his best
While I wouldn't say this was the best of Graham Greene, who is renowned for his noir style crime tales, it was an enjoyable read.
There are plenty of twists and turns in this spy novel about a simple vacuum merchant turned spy for the British government in Cuba. His friend, a German doctor is suspected of being more than he is. There are plenty of assassination plots in this novel on top of escaping dangerous situations involving corrupt cops.
My only gripe is the fact how quickly the salesman was able to grasp being a detective without any training, so it seems a little implausible. Fun, but no Brighton Rock.
There are plenty of twists and turns in this spy novel about a simple vacuum merchant turned spy for the British government in Cuba. His friend, a German doctor is suspected of being more than he is. There are plenty of assassination plots in this novel on top of escaping dangerous situations involving corrupt cops.
My only gripe is the fact how quickly the salesman was able to grasp being a detective without any training, so it seems a little implausible. Fun, but no Brighton Rock.
graveyardgremlin (7194 KP) rated The Body at the Tower (The Agency, #2) in Books
Feb 15, 2019
<b>3.5 stars</b>
Good, but not quite as good as the first book, [b:A Spy in the House|6698199|A Spy in the House (The Agency, #1)|Y.S. Lee|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51IGDM-I3oL._SL75_.jpg|6502621]. The plot and its mystery didn't interest me that much and could be boring. I kept hoping for a big twist, but it never came, so the mystery wasn't very mysterious at all. The secondary characters were okay but nothing special, so I didn't care what happened to who or whodunit. Still, it's a fun series and I like Mary, James, their exchanges with each other, and the idea of the Agency. I look forward to the third (and final?) installment.
Good, but not quite as good as the first book, [b:A Spy in the House|6698199|A Spy in the House (The Agency, #1)|Y.S. Lee|http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51IGDM-I3oL._SL75_.jpg|6502621]. The plot and its mystery didn't interest me that much and could be boring. I kept hoping for a big twist, but it never came, so the mystery wasn't very mysterious at all. The secondary characters were okay but nothing special, so I didn't care what happened to who or whodunit. Still, it's a fun series and I like Mary, James, their exchanges with each other, and the idea of the Agency. I look forward to the third (and final?) installment.
Killing Beauties
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In a world made for men, Susan Hyde is no ordinary woman. And no one would suspect that the sister...
Historical Fiction Oliver Cromwell Female Spies Espionage
Luke (278 KP) rated Archer - Season 8 in TV
Jun 16, 2017
Amazing One Liner Burns (2 more)
Funny Characters
Catchy Lines That Stay With You
Worlds Worst Spy, Worlds Funniest Mature Cartoon Series
I love Archer, every episode is so funny and has the best one lines and insults that can be used in the average day. The story gets more crazy and wierd that you just can't stop watching.
Erika (17788 KP) rated The Spy and the Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War in Books
Feb 23, 2019
This is yet another non-fiction spy story by Ben Macintyre that reads like a novel. This book features the double-agent that began working for the KGB, and became an agent for the UK for ideological reasons.
My favorite section was the escape section, it was completely riveting and entertaining. I can't wait for Macintyre's next book.
My favorite section was the escape section, it was completely riveting and entertaining. I can't wait for Macintyre's next book.
Entertainment Editor (1988 KP) rated The Little Drummer Girl in TV
Jan 16, 2019
The Little Drummer Girl, BBC1, review: a superbly tense climax to a dark and downbeat spy saga
Though not as glossy as The Night Manager, this adaptation proved John Le Carre is as good as anyone exploring the dark side of human nature
Read more at: https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/the-little-drummer-girl-bbc1-final-episode-review/
Read more at: https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/the-little-drummer-girl-bbc1-final-episode-review/