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testaroscia's review against another edition
4.0
For some reason I was expecting a lighter book of a group of f-ups who blunder their way to relevance. Instead I found out that Herron wrote a serious book (with moments of wit and humour) that actually falls squarely into the more serious Spy novel genre. I really enjoyed it.
vlreid's review against another edition
4.0
The first in a series of books about British espionage, set during one day in present-day London. We follow River Cartwright and his fellow "Slow Horses," those in MI5 who make a career-altering mistake and we sent to Slough House. The action is fast-paced and the story is compelling, but at times difficult to follow the entire cast of characters. I am definitely looking forward to reading the second in this series.
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thisisthelion's review against another edition
4.0
Quite an enjoyable espionage thriller with supposedly washed-up spooks and realpolitik at the front. There's more books in the series and I'll think I'm gonna check out the next one.
callumbooth's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hafuss's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
leisurelyspy's review against another edition
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
kskillz's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
corimari's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-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
5.0
Excellent modern spy novel, can't wait to read more of this series. The characters are so rich and entertaining, and the plot is seamless and thrilling.