Reviews

Shake Off by Mischa Hiller

backgaminnn's review against another edition

4.0

I picked this up after reading Malcolm Gladwell's glowing recommendation in the New Yorker. I don't want to say much here since I wouldn't want to give away any spoilers. I thought it was well written and a worthwhile read. Here's the book description I found on Amazon: An internationally acclaimed thriller of love, espionage and subterfuge, in which Middle East meets West with dangerous consequences.

maryrobinson's review against another edition

3.0

Spy thriller from the other side: a young boy who watches his family massacred is trained to be a Palestinian spy. Very interesting spy craft and glimpse of different point of view.

uncle_shai's review against another edition

5.0

I read this book in one day.

Is it possible to be a soldier for a cause inextricably linked to who you are without giving up the chance to love and live a normal life?

Stirred up some similar feelings as when I read "Water, Carry Me" by Thomas Moran, which is also an excellent book.

howjessicareads's review against another edition

4.0

Good! (To be reviewed for Shelf Awareness soon)

backgaminnn's review

4.0

I picked this up after reading Malcolm Gladwell's glowing recommendation in the New Yorker. I don't want to say much here since I wouldn't want to give away any spoilers. I thought it was well written and a worthwhile read. Here's the book description I found on Amazon: An internationally acclaimed thriller of love, espionage and subterfuge, in which Middle East meets West with dangerous consequences.