::READERS REVIEWS::

One of the best books I've read -
An intense narrative with historical images so well defined that make us "enter" the story and "see" the events as if we were eyewitnesses.

The book holds our attention from beginning to end and makes us wish that the story does not end to continue the pleasure of reading a story so well told.

For those who enjoy fiction with the Second World War as a backdrop this is an amazing book, intense, surprising and full of emotions.

I recommend this book as one of the best I've ever had the joy of reading.

Highly recommended! A Small Death in Lisbon

One of the very best! - It certainly was a riveting read. The plot, the characters and the WW2 timeline makes it one of my all time favorites.

A Good Read - This is probably the first thriller I've read that is centered in Portugal. I have read Message From Malaga by Helen MacInnes, where the story is centered in Spain (not Portugal but close) - but that was 20 years back. And I remember reading The Rhinemann Exchange where part of the story, if I remember correct, takes place in the same region. So the locations here may seem exotic or not based on how Wilson describes them. He is a good writer - no doubt about it. The story goes back and forth between world war II and present (1999). That actualy makes the story more interesting. Some of the gory and steamy details could have been left out. Otherwise this is an enjoyable read.

Page-Turner - I couldn't put this book down. Terrific mystery. It is not for the faint of heart...if violence and graphic sex bother you, take a pass. One of my friends really enjoyed it (it was originally recommended by her older, erudite sister); my sister is having a little trouble getting into it due to the change in time periods. I think the reason is she is reading it in small bits and then forgets and has to go back and re-read to remember what had gone before. Bottom line: BUY IT.

Could have been better - This is a decent book, but no more than that. Story is good but the writing is only adequate. In addition, it is too long-perhaps because the story spans 30 years or so, with interruptions. That said, it does contain some strong scenes and evokes location well. As a fan of WW2 espionage it just didn't quite do it for me.

Gave up on this one - I was unable to finish this book. Too detailed, too desperate-in-need-of-an-editor, too cruel and vulgar. I guess they would be able to rebuild Lisboa from the descriptions in this novel, roads and buildings alike, but this is not what makes a book an interesting read. Too some degree very well written. Not recommended.

Gave up on this one - I was unable to finish this book. Too detailed, too desperate-in-need-of-an-editor, too cruel and vulgar. I guess they would be able to rebuild Lisboa from the descriptions in this novel, roads and buildings alike, but this is not what makes a book an interesting read. To some degree very well written. Not recommended.