The Book of Spies (Audiobook)

from bbbart

The cover says it all: The Da Vinci code meets Bourne Identity. Only, it has less action than Bourne Identity and less mystery than the Da Vinci Code.Even though the story nor the characters are really remarkable in any way, I did enjoy the book. Reading The Library of Gold is a nice pastime. It ...

from Hanneri

For a woman who spent several years in prison for the murder of her husband (something she does not remember) Eva Blake doesn't seem very bitter... Scholars have tried to locate Ivan the Terrible's Library of Gold,a long-missing archive containing priceless gold and jewel covered books dating bac...

from suetu

For years now, I've heard nothing but good things about the work of Gayle Lynds. So much so that I've purchased several novels, but never got around to reading any until now. I'm sorry to report that as introductions go, The Book of Spies was a real disappointment. Where to start? How about with ...

from jimgysin

A fun read and a solid thriller, but with a few of the usual head-scratching plot developments. (Am I just noticing them more these days, or did writers used to do a better job of avoiding these moments?) In any case, the topics that Lynds addresses are favorites of mine, so I'm willing to look t...

from cenneidigh

This is my kind of book, an exciting thriller. Action, gun fights, evil genius, secret passageways, corrupt officials and a bit of romance. A few things felt unfinished, but the book as a whole was good and fast to read. I would give it 3 1/2 stars if I could, it was a hard choice between 3 and 4...