A blog reviewing mystery books, with a listing of Saskatchewan mysteries, and a sprinkling of non-fiction books, especially history and biographies
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Friday, February 17, 2012
The Tourist by Olen Steinhauer
15. - 478.) The Tourist by Olen Steinhauer – A wonderful spy thriller. I was grabbed on the opening page when Tourist (CIA black operative) Milo Weaver fails to commit suicide when he does not rise into the fire of an attempted assassination by the Tiger. The plot roared forward the next day, September 11, 2001, when he is shot trying to arrest a rogue agent. The book carries on 6 years later with Milo pursuing the Tiger. In the intervening years he has gained a lovely wife, Tina, and a precocious 7 year old stepdaughter, Stephanie. (Milo is my first spy hero with a real family. He also has secrets with regard to his parents.) After he encounters the Tiger the plot races forward. The action is credible rather than the cartoonish action of Hollywood today. Milo does function in world of absolute ruthlessness and treachery. The cover says George Clooney has optioned the story. It could be a great movie. The writing is crisp and the characters remarkably diverse. I can hardly wait for Steinhauer’s next book. Hardcover. (Apr. 14/09)
Bill - So glad you found a good spy thriller. They aren't always easy to come by. And you know I hadn't thought about it but you're right. The protagonist in spy thrillers usually doesn't have a family. Interesting..... Thanks for a fine review.
15. - 478.) The Tourist by Olen Steinhauer – A wonderful spy thriller. I was grabbed on the opening page when Tourist (CIA black operative) Milo Weaver fails to commit suicide when he does not rise into the fire of an attempted assassination by the Tiger. The plot roared forward the next day,
Bill - So glad you found a good spy thriller. They aren't always easy to come by. And you know I hadn't thought about it but you're right. The protagonist in spy thrillers usually doesn't have a family. Interesting..... Thanks for a fine review.
ReplyDeleteMargot: Thanks for the comment. I think it is easier to find a good mystery than a good spy thriller.
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