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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
I was so excited to find that Charlie Lovett, a favorite author of mine, had a new book coming out, but I'm sad to say this one fell a little flat for me. I'm used to the other books Lovett has written being mysteries with storylines that take place in the past and the present, and I've always loved that about his other works. The Enigma Affair, however, falls much more into the thriller genre, which isn't really my cup of tea. So through no fault of Mr. Lovett's, I didn't enjoy this book as much as I had hoped I would. However, if you're a fan of WWII mysteries/thrillers, I'd be willing to bet this book would be right up your street!
One note on the fun addition of encrypted text, which I hope won't be spoiler-y: I was expecting something more interesting when I decrypted it, but in the end it was interesting to have a chance to actually use an Enigma emulator after reading so much about the original machine throughout the book.
Many thanks to Blackstone Publishing for the eARC of this novel, provided in exchange for a review.
One note on the fun addition of encrypted text, which I hope won't be spoiler-y: I was expecting something more interesting when I decrypted it, but in the end it was interesting to have a chance to actually use an Enigma emulator after reading so much about the original machine throughout the book.
Many thanks to Blackstone Publishing for the eARC of this novel, provided in exchange for a review.
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A gripping, fast-paced mystery thriller that was not for my squeamish delicate snsibilities. The content warning triangle at Storygraph did its job
Very entertaining book. I agree with the description “a mash-up of National Treasure and Indiana Jones”!
adventurous
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Minor: Sexual assault
Lovett’s thriller is fast paced with fun, quirky characters. The historical elements are well done. There are a LOT of unlikely coincidences so you either go with the ride, knowing it is a bit fantastical, or you’ll be frustrated. This is a book with a movie script in mind - for a crazy action packed thriller with a part comedic cast.
Readers who want a quick, raucous escape from reality, like historical fiction/WWII themes, and like some action in their mysteries will likely enjoy this book.
Thanks to NetGalley for giving me a free ebook version of the novel in exchange for an honest review.
Readers who want a quick, raucous escape from reality, like historical fiction/WWII themes, and like some action in their mysteries will likely enjoy this book.
Thanks to NetGalley for giving me a free ebook version of the novel in exchange for an honest review.
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes