Pre-Owned A Foreign Country (Hardcover) by Charles Cumming

from neddludd

In this work the reader is out in the cold for too long. The plot doesn't firm up well into the book. The same is true of the hero: you are not sure of his abilities until he demonstrates his expertise over a few chapters. All of this does not diminish the uniqueness of the plot and the importanc...

from rufusraider

Another interesting spy novel by Charles Cumming. The book is a very easy read with a well thought out plot. There are just enough twists and turns to keep the story interesting. The story is about the new "C" designate of MI6 and a former disgraced member of MI6. C leaves on vacation shortly bef...

from Eyejaybee

The principal protagonist is Thomas Kell, a recently 'retired' officer in MI6 who is currently awaiting subpoena as a witness in a prosecution arising from alleged incidents of 'extraordinary rendition'. Out of the blue he receives a call from a former colleague asking for help tracing the woman ...

from everfresh1

Spy novel without much of a mystery but rather based on description of inner workings of spycraft with limited amount of suspense. Overall, I found this novel quite mundane, nothing to be excited about - which to me is not good for a spy thriller. It's well written though.

from KarenRinn

This is my first Charles Cumming novel and it won't be my last. The tight plot, locales, and well-developed characters provided enough forward momentum that I read A Foreign Country in 2 days. In other words, I didn't want to stop reading! I appreciate the use of flashbacks in plot that provide c...