The Spies of Warsaw

good writer and I enjoyed the book, but some of the german/french/polish names were difficult for me to keep track of. this book made me realize how little I know about the first world war and the time leading up to the II. enjoyable read.

"The Spies of Warsaw" is a well-crafted and enjoyable book. Alan Furst is economical in his descriptions of characters and places, but they come across as genuine. The action in the book is suspenseful and keeps the reader's attention. Through several literary tricks, Furst also draws the reader into the interplay between the characters, leaving the reader wondering about the loyalties of at...more

"The Spies of Warsaw" is a well-crafted and enjoyable book. Alan Furst is economical in his descriptions of characters and places, but they come across as genuine. The action in the book is suspenseful and keeps the reader's attention. Through several literary tricks, Furst also draws the reader into the interplay between the characters, leaving the reader wondering about the loyalties of at least one important character. This was my first Alan Furst book, and it has whetted my appetite for more.   hide

Interesting from a historical standpoint. Not much to the story, though. A bit of a yawner.