What's Next? discussion

“Never apologize, never explain … Never admit you made a mistake”.
- London Rules

“Oh, it will be accurate … It just won’t be entirely true.”


The latest book (2023 published) from the author of the Slough House series. While not technically in the series, the plot relies on many of the same characters, and their history, particularly in Berlin after the wall fell.

The book displays the author's same gift for language and satirical observations. However, the new characters are not as compelling; when the focus is on them, the story drags.

3.5 stars rounded up.