They Were Counted: Book 1
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My Traitor's Heart
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In '70s' South Africa, Rian Malan – descendant of the architects of apartheid, middle-class white...
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A professor invites a colleague from the art department to his home to view a painting he has kept...
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The Swimming Pool
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'I can't take my eyes off the water. Can you?' It's summer when Elm Hill lido opens, having stood...
Sarah (7800 KP) rated I am Pilgrim in Books
Apr 27, 2018
It starts off fairly slowly, but a part of the way in I was hooked. Its a gripping and truly thrilling tale of espionage, terrorism and with a little bit of murder mystery thrown in too. Its well written for the most part and Scott/Brodie/Pilgrim is an interesting and likeable main character. The story itself is so detailed and descriptive, you can't doubt any of it and once it gets going, it really progresses at a very quick pace. The fact that it has links to 9/11 too was also very well done and quite emotional.
My only criticisms are some of the actions of Pilgrim are a little dumb or unbelievable at times, especially considering he's meant to be one of the best. But other than that, this is a fantastic, albeit maybe slightly too long, thriller that really keeps you hooked.


