The Miernik Dossier is a fine example of Cold War spy fiction at its best. McCarry's approach of relating the tale from different points of view enhances the overall sense of confusion about what is truth and what is merely suspicion. The characters are occasionally types, but the story is intriguing and the plot absorbing. McCarry deserves the frequent comparisons he receives to Le Carré, in terms of the quality of his writing, but he also deserves recognition for having carved out a place truly his own in the genre.
McCarry is one of the best spy thriller writers there is. Rival of Le Carre in my opinion.
Jennifer E. (virginiamom) reviewed The Miernik Dossier (Paul Christopher, Bk 1) on + 28 more book reviews
Good book, which I did not like. Cold War Thriller and an interesting (ca 1973) take on Sudan. The novel is written as excerpts from intel reports, debriefs, and outside observers. The book thus is intentionally choppy, and lacked a narrative flow. Though written ages ago, it still packed a good punch and was not at all dated.
