A little bit about what you'll find reviewed here

A little bit about what you'll find reviewed on this blog: I believe the best books involve characters you wish you could read more about long after the book is finished. Recently, I've been searching for hidden gems from the past. I read mostly fiction, and I'm a bit of a prude. I don't normally enjoy books with sex or excessive language.

Who I am:
I raised two wonderful girls, and I'm super proud of them. I enjoy reading (of course), sewing, cross stitching, photography and writing. I live in the high desert portion of Washington (which I didn't know existed until my husband and I decided to move here) and have really enjoyed my time out here. I am excited to see what God has next in store for my life!

Saturday, September 24, 2022

The Thirty-Nine Steps - John Buchan

Mr. Hannay is bored. He thought coming to his homeland would never be boring, but here he is. One night, he meets a man who gets him involved in a matter that's of international importance.

I'm not going to say much more about the plot, it's not a long book, so it doesn't take long to read if you're interested. I feel like the language (minus some of the dialogue) holds up really well for when it was written (1915). I haven't read or seen anything about this story before, but I saw that quite a few adaptations have been made about this story. I can see why. It's a good story!

I guess my one complaint would be the plot they're trying to thwart. I didn't really quite understand it, and later when it gets "cleared up," I still didn't quite understand. If I look back, I'm not sure that it matters all that much. In the end, all you need to know is that they're trying to stop a plot.

I was really impressed by how this book didn't hang around longer than it needed to. The writing flowed well, and I recommend it if you're in the mood for a good, old-fashioned spy thriller. Good Book!



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