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First holiday read.... If only I could keep my eyes open 😴😴😴😴😴 #currentlyreading

This may have been written a long time ago (1978) but it stands the test of time well. This is a really good mystery/suspense/thriller book that is based on the concept of Germany winning the Second World War and occupying the U.K. I always enjoy Len Deighton books and this is no different. It holds back a few shocks/surprises for the end of the book.

Started reading SS-GB for the #CenturyOfBooks Challenge. Trying to work my way through the 1970s this month.

(Yay audiobooks 😏) Decent one this, much more an espionage thriller than the murder mystery it initially suggests. Felt it dropped off in the final third when the claustrophobic political intrigue gave way to more just 'action'. Weird to say that my favourite character was the SS guy (Huth) - loved his caustic humour. Although this book felt a mixed bag, at least I'm now motivated to seek out Deighton's more famous titles (e.g. The Ipcress File).

Recent purchase ~ SS-GB by Len Deighton (Kindle edition📱). I watched the first episode of the television adaptation last week and I enjoyed it, so I am planning on reading the book.

Finished the first 6 chapters and not quite sure what to make of it yet. It's an interesting premise though.

The rest of my SantaThing haul just arrived.

today's book shopping purchases

Our choice for Thriller of the Month is the incredible alternative history thriller SS-GB. It's 1941 and after a successful invasion by Germany, the U.K. is conquered; a simple looking murder catches the attention of high up SS officers and soon embroils Douglas Archer in something much bigger than himself. This is not to be missed.