Book Review-Spy

I had been biggest fan of Mr. Paulo Coelho after reading his novel Alchemist. I was inspired from his writing style of Alchemist. But this new book Spy.................................

The spy is one of such Novel; it is based on the story of Margaretha Geertruida better known by the stage name Mata Hari Dutch dancer told in Mata Hari’s voice through her final letter. Her only crime was to be an independent woman. When Mata Hari arrived in Paris she was penniless. Within months she was the most celebrated woman in the city. As a dancer, she shocked and delighted audiences; as a courtesan, she bewitched the era’s richest and most powerful men. But as paranoia consumed a country at war, Mata Hari’s lifestyle brought her under suspicion. In 1917, she was arrested in her hotel room and accused of espionage. 

While reading most of readers do feel that Mata Hari is telling her story to the world where most of them get connected to her. Story is deep involving from starting of book which keeps reader involved in it. But later on they may lose involvement since there are lots of letters which may lose attention of readers. The moment she gets arrested we couldn't find exact reason why she was arrested during World War and leaves behind much unanswered questions about Mata Hari. Story seems to be gone out of track after 2nd half.As reader I was disappointed with book since I admired writer a lot. 

I'd recommend this book only for those who can take reading hard hitting reality and the vagaries of women hood.

Impressive writer but disappointedL

2 stars from my side

Reviewer- Kaushik

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