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Spy by David Wise
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it was ok
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This book was a decent account of how Robert Hanssen spied for the Soviets/Russians for over twenty years. I read it because it was one of the books Nancy Pearl recommended in "Book Lust". Her description of the book made it sound a lot more interesting than it actually was. David Wise includes some rather lurid details about Hanssen's private life that only seem to be there for the sake of titillation. None of this adds anything to the story. I guess I was disappointed by the complete absence of artistry in this book. I mean, Wise obviously did his research, and the book is clear enough, but it's prose is very flat. I guess reading Simon Winchester has raised my standards somewhat.
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Reading Progress

February 6, 2009 – Shelved
December 25, 2009 –
page 45
12.78%
December 27, 2009 –
page 110
31.25%
December 28, 2009 –
page 132
37.5%
December 30, 2009 –
page 168
47.73%
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January 8, 2010 – Finished Reading

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Adam The lurid detail goes to character. Recording your wife without her consent is just not on.


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