Operation Whisper : The Capture of Soviet Spies Morris and Lona Cohen (Hardcover)

from qstewart

I received an ARC of this book for an honest review. In the annals of the Cold War only a few are familiar with the Cohens. In the United States if you have lived through or studied the beginning of the arms race and the Cold War the name Rosenberg is well known as the American spies who gave the...

from rhbouchard

A very readable and well organized narrative. It is often a difficult story because of all the interconnections and multiple identities, but Carr does a good job of keeping things straight. He adds enough personal elements to bring the players to life, especially the police and counter-intelligen...

from fizzypops

An excellent exploration of a lesser well known, but potentially far more serious threat to US nuclear secrets stolen by Soviet agents who lay under deep cover for years. An excellent introduction sets the tone: scene, context, cast of characters and the stakes in play. His easy, evocative style ...

from CharlesSvec

I really enjoyed reading this book, and learning more about this era. At times it was difficult to follow who was who, and I found myself going back pages to remind myself of the different parts that everyone played. Lots of information! Definitely recommend this book!

from Eliz12

A couple who chose to become spies. A story that is relatively unknown. A cast of curious characters from around the world. It sounds like a brilliant idea for a book. In the end, though, "Operation Whisper" is a so-so story that left me feeling as though I'd indulged in a large meal but was stil...