A John Russell WWII Spy Thriller: Zoo Station (Series #1) (Paperback)

from Hanneri

I am definitely a fan of this series and will keep reading. The author knows the places he describes well, and he also has deep understanding of the culture and range of social nuances appropriate to this volatile and complex setting, too. The story start off in Danzig in 1939, move chiefly to Be...

from agingcow2345

This is an excellent period piece. It does prewar [late 38/early 39] Berlin excellently while also wandering through other parts of Germany, Poland and Prague. Indeed the only historical howler is a British intelligence officer telling the POV character [he is scarcely a hero] that the UK will fi...

from jimgysin

David Downing is Alan Furst's equal when it comes to setting a scene and creating a terrific cast and atmosphere, and he probably beats Furst when it comes to plotting in this one. A great read, and the first in a series that I am looking forward to devouring sooner, rather than later.

from tmph

Very good, atmospheric, intense, elaborate story, and pleasantly emotional with the hero's son and his lover, and other relations.

from mainrun

The end of the story was good. However, I did not like the beginning to the middle. There was no plot. The scenes/scenarios did not relate to each other. The characters were "peep holes" to the action. I think the goal/purpose was to show what motivates John Russell as he drove the second half of...