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# Red Sparrow: A Novel (1) (The Red Sparrow Trilogy)

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desertcart.com: Red Sparrow: A Novel (1) (The Red Sparrow Trilogy): 9781476764177: Matthews, Jason: Books

Review: A Gripping Spy Thriller - I'm thrilled to share my experience with Red Sparrow, a gripping spy thriller that had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. As a fan of espionage novels, I was hooked from the very first page. Red Sparrow is a masterclass in storytelling, with a complex and intricate plot that keeps you guessing until the very end. The author's writing is superb, with vivid descriptions and well-developed characters that leap off the page. What I love most about this book is its authenticity. The author's research is impeccable, and the attention to detail is stunning. The story is full of twists and turns, with surprises at every corner. The characters are multidimensional and nuanced, with motivations that are both relatable and terrifying. The protagonist, Dominika Egorova, is a fascinating and complex character. Her transformation from a ballerina to a spy is both captivating and believable. The chemistry between Dominika and Nate Nash, the CIA agent, is palpable and adds an extra layer of tension to the story. I'm so impressed with the quality of this book, and I can tell it will stay with me for a long time. Red Sparrow is a must-read for fans of espionage thrillers, and I highly recommend it. **Pros:** * Gripping and suspenseful plot with plenty of twists and turns * Well-developed and nuanced characters * Authentic and well-researched * Captivating and believable storyline * A must-read for fans of espionage thrillers **Cons:** None! I hope this review helps others discover the benefits of this amazing book!
Review: Good Spy Novel, Some Flaws - I enjoy good spy fiction; I read 8-10 spy novels each year. I think of spy fiction as represented by a spectrum with Vince Flynn and Lee Child at one end, and Le Carre at the other. Le Carre stories are very character driven with strong political opinions clearly stated. The prose is always excellent, very descriptive, the story builds very slowly, the climax is always satisfying but sometimes disappointing, the characters are often anti-heroes, and there is only one climax. At the opposing end (Flynn et al), the stories are very plot driven with lots of action and the protagonists are out to save the globe; there are multiple climaxes. Red Sparrow by Jason Matthews fits somewhere in the middle. It mostly feels authentic - Matthews is former CIA - and the book has been well researched. Whether the scenes take place in Athens or at a border crossing in Estonia, you feel that Matthews has been there and is describing what he has seen. The story revolves around a young CIA agent who has had some field successes but still has some maturing to do. We concurrently follow a young woman, Dominika, on the Russian side who is on a fast track up the spy ladder; she is very reminiscent of one of Flynn's and Child's superagents. Each is assigned the task of recruiting the other. The first half of the story is fairly slow and it gradually becomes more interesting. I often had the feeling I could see where this story was going but on occasion it turned in an unexpected direction. There were a few aspects of the plot and characters I didn't particularly care for. To avoid spoilers, I will list only a few. Domi has a special sense, not like a 6th sense, more like a 7th; the author makes the case that though rare it is real. Perhaps, but I thought it a bit silly and distracting. One of the characters speaks very insubordinately to officers in the military hierarchy and though this is explained I did not feel it credible. A "canary" trick is employed to fool the opposition; I would have thought that went out in the 60's. It seemed to be that the author, more than once, took advantage of this book, to take some heart felt shots at the FBI, even to the point of ridicule. And why are there recipes for a food item mentioned in the book at the end of everyone of the 40 or so chapters?? And finally, I thought the climax was a bit too much, no subtlety. Remember "The Spy Who Came In From The Cold"? One climax, a twist, all wrapped up in one. It felt real all the way; this didn't. I am sure there will be a series here. Will I read #2? Maybe, maybe not. I think this is 3 1/2 stars, but I'll round up on the desertcart scale.

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Gripping Spy Thriller
*by V***A on August 21, 2024*

I'm thrilled to share my experience with Red Sparrow, a gripping spy thriller that had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. As a fan of espionage novels, I was hooked from the very first page. Red Sparrow is a masterclass in storytelling, with a complex and intricate plot that keeps you guessing until the very end. The author's writing is superb, with vivid descriptions and well-developed characters that leap off the page. What I love most about this book is its authenticity. The author's research is impeccable, and the attention to detail is stunning. The story is full of twists and turns, with surprises at every corner. The characters are multidimensional and nuanced, with motivations that are both relatable and terrifying. The protagonist, Dominika Egorova, is a fascinating and complex character. Her transformation from a ballerina to a spy is both captivating and believable. The chemistry between Dominika and Nate Nash, the CIA agent, is palpable and adds an extra layer of tension to the story. I'm so impressed with the quality of this book, and I can tell it will stay with me for a long time. Red Sparrow is a must-read for fans of espionage thrillers, and I highly recommend it. **Pros:** * Gripping and suspenseful plot with plenty of twists and turns * Well-developed and nuanced characters * Authentic and well-researched * Captivating and believable storyline * A must-read for fans of espionage thrillers **Cons:** None! I hope this review helps others discover the benefits of this amazing book!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Spy Novel, Some Flaws
*by K***U on January 31, 2014*

I enjoy good spy fiction; I read 8-10 spy novels each year. I think of spy fiction as represented by a spectrum with Vince Flynn and Lee Child at one end, and Le Carre at the other. Le Carre stories are very character driven with strong political opinions clearly stated. The prose is always excellent, very descriptive, the story builds very slowly, the climax is always satisfying but sometimes disappointing, the characters are often anti-heroes, and there is only one climax. At the opposing end (Flynn et al), the stories are very plot driven with lots of action and the protagonists are out to save the globe; there are multiple climaxes. Red Sparrow by Jason Matthews fits somewhere in the middle. It mostly feels authentic - Matthews is former CIA - and the book has been well researched. Whether the scenes take place in Athens or at a border crossing in Estonia, you feel that Matthews has been there and is describing what he has seen. The story revolves around a young CIA agent who has had some field successes but still has some maturing to do. We concurrently follow a young woman, Dominika, on the Russian side who is on a fast track up the spy ladder; she is very reminiscent of one of Flynn's and Child's superagents. Each is assigned the task of recruiting the other. The first half of the story is fairly slow and it gradually becomes more interesting. I often had the feeling I could see where this story was going but on occasion it turned in an unexpected direction. There were a few aspects of the plot and characters I didn't particularly care for. To avoid spoilers, I will list only a few. Domi has a special sense, not like a 6th sense, more like a 7th; the author makes the case that though rare it is real. Perhaps, but I thought it a bit silly and distracting. One of the characters speaks very insubordinately to officers in the military hierarchy and though this is explained I did not feel it credible. A "canary" trick is employed to fool the opposition; I would have thought that went out in the 60's. It seemed to be that the author, more than once, took advantage of this book, to take some heart felt shots at the FBI, even to the point of ridicule. And why are there recipes for a food item mentioned in the book at the end of everyone of the 40 or so chapters?? And finally, I thought the climax was a bit too much, no subtlety. Remember "The Spy Who Came In From The Cold"? One climax, a twist, all wrapped up in one. It felt real all the way; this didn't. I am sure there will be a series here. Will I read #2? Maybe, maybe not. I think this is 3 1/2 stars, but I'll round up on the Amazon scale.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ top-shelf emotional rollercoaster
*by D***L on June 7, 2013*

This book will hold you in its grip. Jason Matthews rivals the masters of the genre, I cannot remember ever being so riveted by the characters in a spy story as they get pulled deeper into a terrifying series of concentric events. The twists leading up to the most magnificent turn, which is a pivotal yet deceptively simple idea that unfolds throughout the third act, are elegantly choreographed, yet while reading I wasn't thinking about technical or structural expertise, just totally immersed in the story, which deftly shifts back and forth between the humanity of the characters, the incessant tradecraft and counterespionage, and the intense and shocking violence inherent in the most crucial of conspiracies, with huge stakes and an ever-expanding web of motivated operatives. It's all there, travel to dozens of exotic locations around the world, taste the food, see the sights, witness the exchange of violence and deception between intelligence services, and get completely wrapped up in the astounding love story embedded in the midst of ruthless treachery and radical choices that leave the participants in the spy game a dwindling set of unpalatable options. Hero and heroine are put to the test time and again, it was all I could do not to read the whole book in one sitting, I finished the final eighty pages at eight in the morning and can't wait for time to pass so I can read it again. The women in this story erupt from the pages in fully-realized passionate motivation to take charge of engineering intricate plots, there is often a freakish, scary, next-level psychopathic killer waiting around the corner, unpredictable and plausible in the extreme. Beautifully written, yet the author lets his expertise yield to the control of the characters, the book takes on its own life, the artistry and humility of a lifetime career in the service of national security enable him to deliver the goods without making himself visible. An organic and seductive story with relentless intrigue, immensely compelling characters and a multi-faceted heroine that will break your heart as you yearn for more.

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