The Helsinki Affair

I enjoyed Our American Friend so I jumped at the chance to read the author's next book. It certainly kept me reading wanting to find out how all the pieces eventually came together and what the final puzzle looked like. That said, there was still a lot of jumping around and suspension of disbelief that made it a frustrating experience. However Kath is a gem and I'd love a spinoff book about her crazy life. 

I don't want to write a long list of nitpicks so I'll say this, if you want a US-Russia spy novel with a slow churn story and various forms of relationship drama, it's worth a read. If you're looking for a nonstop thrill ride, look elsewhere. 

Thank you to Simon and Schuster and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review.