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readsewknit's review against another edition
4.0
I continue to enjoy making my way through the Slough House series. In REAL TIGERS, we have a member of the Slow Horses being taken captive for some unknown reason. Additionally, those in power are undergoing complex machinations that can't help but go awry.
The main appeal to finishing this book (after having been introduced to the television miniseries) is that all titles going forward will have new-to-me content and plots.
The main appeal to finishing this book (after having been introduced to the television miniseries) is that all titles going forward will have new-to-me content and plots.
gavinsteyn's review against another edition
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
digitalgypsy66's review against another edition
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
knittingtipsy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I enjoyed this book. I appreciated spending more time with Katherine Standish, who is a compelling character.
wintrovia's review against another edition
4.0
This third full entry in the series follows a similar pattern to those that came before. That could be seen as a good or a bad thing depending on your perspective but I liked this story world, the cast of characters and the format the stories take, so wasn't disappointed that this book basically takes the same formula and applies it to a new scenario.
The Slow Horses are a misfit bunch of spies that have messed up in the past and have been put out to pasture in an obscure office to work on mundane tasks. Only they can't seem to keep away from trouble. It's a silly enough premise but the twist of the spies being somewhat inept rather than flawless heroes gives an interesting twist on a genre that has otherwise been done to death.
This story focussed on the abduction of one of the Slow Horses and how the rest of the team rally to rescue them and the twisty conspiracy they uncover in the process. Fairly standard spy stuff but done with a lightness and a tongue-in-cheek humour that makes it a fun read.
The Slow Horses are a misfit bunch of spies that have messed up in the past and have been put out to pasture in an obscure office to work on mundane tasks. Only they can't seem to keep away from trouble. It's a silly enough premise but the twist of the spies being somewhat inept rather than flawless heroes gives an interesting twist on a genre that has otherwise been done to death.
This story focussed on the abduction of one of the Slow Horses and how the rest of the team rally to rescue them and the twisty conspiracy they uncover in the process. Fairly standard spy stuff but done with a lightness and a tongue-in-cheek humour that makes it a fun read.
motherofladybirds's review against another edition
4.0
Really entertaining, fast paced could not put it down. I always enjoy this series, the humour and the characters add to the mix. My last star is always, did I learn anything, which this did not do, but I did not expect it to. Pure escapism.
joannaod's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
caridwen's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
romonko's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I am fast becoming a Slough House junkie. This series is excellent, and bright as a new penny. The characters are unforgettable. The dialogue is crisp and witty, and you have to be quick on your feet to keep up with lumbering, acid-witted Jackson Lamb. In this book Lamb loses one of his Slough House agents, and the rest of the team find out before he does and set off to find the missing employee. Each of the four have their own demans to deal with, and that is why they are part of the Slow Horse team, but each of them have one or two amazing spy craft skills, and if they work together, they can do amazing things. Lamb finally clues in to what happens, and then look out. For as lazy and alovently as he looks, his mind is as sharp as tack. He is continually underestimated by his superiors, Ib their best day, they cannot hope to catch up with Jackson Lamb and the workings of his brilliant mind. I highly recommend this series, and I cannot wait to read more.