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We find out what's behind Bird's flight in easy stages. It ''is'' slow burn but it's brilliantly done and totally compelling. We learn a great deal about the tradecraft of a spy by seeing it applied practically and it's fascinating not least because you sense that this is only the surface of what Bird knows. The pace really picks up when Bird heads north and then abroad. I was particularly struck by the descriptions of the loneliness of someone on the run. Brilliant stuff.
As well as reading the copy sent to me by the publishers I listened to an audio download, which I bought myself. The narration is done by Clare Corbett and is excellent. The range of voices is well done and I was never in any doubt as to which character I was listening to. The pacing is equally good and I would happily listen to anything else narrated by Corbett.
You might also enjoy [[The Blind Spy by Alex Dryden]].
