3.5
Zoo Station
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By 1939, Anglo-American journalist John Russell has spent over a decade in Berlin, where his son lives with his mother. He writes human-interest pieces for British and American papers, avoiding the investigative journalism that could get him deported. But as World War II approaches, he faces having to leave his son as well as his girlfriend of several years, a beautiful German starlet.
When an acquaintance from his old communist days approaches him to do some work for the Soviets, Russell is reluctant, but he is unable to resist the offer. He becomes involved in other dangerous activities, helping a Jewish family and a determined young American reporter. When the British and the Nazis notice his involvement with the Soviets, Russell is dragged into the murky world of warring intelligence services.
When an acquaintance from his old communist days approaches him to do some work for the Soviets, Russell is reluctant, but he is unable to resist the offer. He becomes involved in other dangerous activities, helping a Jewish family and a determined young American reporter. When the British and the Nazis notice his involvement with the Soviets, Russell is dragged into the murky world of warring intelligence services.
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andrea
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Ashlyn
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“Zoo station by David downing holds an intriguing historical premise, yet it ultimately fell flat for me. The pacing was incredibly uneven, shifting erratically between slow, drawn-out sections and rushed developments that made it hard to follow the story. I found myself constantly lost, struggling to keep track of the characters and what was happening. It was like trying to navigate through fog - nothing ever felt clear or consistent.
I really wanted to push through and finish this book, but despite my best efforts, I just couldn't fully get into it. The disjointed pacing made it tough to stay engaged, and each time I picked it up after setting it down, I felt like I was starting all over. Yet, oddly enough, I couldn't stop reading. It was like watching a bad car accident - you know it's not great, but you can't look away. Even though the story wasn't capturing my interest in the way I hoped, I found myself compelled to continue, hoping it would somehow improve.
In the end, though, I couldn't bring myself to finish. I stopped about 100 pages from the end, not because I didn't want to know how it ended, but because I had already lost my connection to the story. The lack of emotional depth and uneven pacing ultimately made it a tough read, leaving me feeling more exhausted than satisfied.”
Penelope Lee
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About David Downing
David Downing grew up in suburban London. He is the author of numerous works of fiction and nonfiction for both adults and children, including four novels featuring Anglo-American journalist John Russell and the nonfiction work Sealing Their Fate: The Twenty-Two Days That Decided World War II. He lives with his wife in Guildford, England.
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