Having fled from their native Russia with little more than their lives, the Neumann's find themselves marooned in Philadelphia, housed in luxurious surroundings but virtual prisoners of the U.S. government. As the CIA and FBI bicker over which agency will utilize them as intelligence assets, the unwitting couple is stalked by a Russian agent seeking revenge.
Almost American isn't a mundane book but it's working through the necessary mundane material of betraying one's country and coming to America. It takes time and effort and you have to really prove yourself in various ways, especially considering the risk someone like Alex and Victorya represent. It's a solid issue in showing what they're facing and the slow build of frustration which makes the payoff all the more suspect because you know the FBI is aware of just how frustrated they are. It's a solid installment and I'm really curious to see how the settling in period goes. Read Full Review
And so by the final page in which the thrilling news of another to Portland is announced, readers are left to wonder why they would want to continue reading this very realistic portrayal of surprisingly uncompelling international espionage. Read Full Review
© 2024
Prev
