The Summer of Katya : A Novel (Paperback)

from Goodwillbooks

This is an odd, compelling book. It's beautifully written, and evocotive of place (moreso than the pre-WWI time period in which it's set), and takes some time coming to its conclusion. I was expecting an international thriller, as the only other Trevanian I've ever read was Shibumi (which was ter...

from mossland

Picked this because Shibumi was my favorite book during my teen years. Enjoyed this book! Found myself looking up a few words for good measure which is always fun on a tablet. Nice writing.

from rexmedford

I liked this book rather better than his more famous Shibumi....it was better developed, and had elements of humor, intrigue and slowly turned into a very good psychological thriller...quite a love story! The writer loves the mountain settings, esp Basque country and culture, which is a nice asid...

from BeckyJG

Trevanian was, according to his Wikipedia entry, so diverse a writer that some thought the name was "a collective pen name for a group of writers working together" (although to me his prose is always recognizable). His first two books, The Eiger Sanction and The Loo Sanction were delicious spoofs...

from stevetempo

One of the most haunting stories I've ever read...I think it's Trevanina's Best.