Theme: International Thrillers Why are the Brits so good at sophisticated, literary thrillers? Whether it’s due to their being a bit reserved and thus the patience to unravel a story at a slow and measured pace or due to their rich literary history that just might be woven into their DNA, Brits rise above the…
Espionage
Espionage, France, Paris
Chopin, The Spy and The Fly
by Monica •
Theme: Paris Jean Echenoz’s Chopin’s Move is the homage to the espionage thriller but with just the right amount of Parisian parody to make it entertaining. Friends, this is a quick read that highlights some well-known spots in Paris as well as the lesser visited–you know, the meat packing district. The narrator, Franck Chopin, is…