Box 88, Charles Cumming (4.0)
I really enjoyed this spy thriller. While ‘Mission Impossible’ like books may be a roller coaster ride, good espionage books for me are more complex and believable. Many people have compared Cumming to Le Carre and I agree. As the introductory volume to presumably many more featuring Lachlan Kite, a spy with a subversive group of CIA and MI6 agents, it fills in his background while embroiling him in a present-day perilous situation. The contrast with spy-craft from the 80’s to today was done well and most of the characters were well written. The progression of a quiet, observant, boarding school kid to extremely capable agent was interesting to read and much of what was enjoyable about the book. I hope Mr. Cumming can come up with an equally intriguing second book for Lachie!
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