In 1940, a young woman works for MI-5 as a transcriptionist, helping snare a group of pro-Nazi Brits; in 1950, she now works for the BBC, and sees her past catching up to her in Kate Atkinson's Transcription.
Atkinson writes across all genres, from literary fiction to mysteries; I believe this is her first quasi-spy novel, but it is filled with her quirky style. She writes complex characters, from the protagonist's closeted boss and later sort-of fiance to a prim old lady who might also be a murderous Jew-hater. Alliances are murky and violence can be sudden and sometimes absurd. Features a genuine surprise ending.
I have enjoyed Atkinson's novels, especially her Jackson Brodie detective series, but this is a great standalone for readers who enjoy spy fiction as well as literary fiction. Recommended.
I checked this out on audiobook from the New Castle-Henry County Public Library in New Castle, Indiana, given a good reading by Fenella Woolgar.
Atkinson writes across all genres, from literary fiction to mysteries; I believe this is her first quasi-spy novel, but it is filled with her quirky style. She writes complex characters, from the protagonist's closeted boss and later sort-of fiance to a prim old lady who might also be a murderous Jew-hater. Alliances are murky and violence can be sudden and sometimes absurd. Features a genuine surprise ending.
I have enjoyed Atkinson's novels, especially her Jackson Brodie detective series, but this is a great standalone for readers who enjoy spy fiction as well as literary fiction. Recommended.
I checked this out on audiobook from the New Castle-Henry County Public Library in New Castle, Indiana, given a good reading by Fenella Woolgar.
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