John Gardner (thriller writer) | Criticism

This literature criticism consists of approximately 1 page of analysis & critique of John Gardner (thriller writer).

John Gardner (thriller writer) | Criticism

This literature criticism consists of approximately 1 page of analysis & critique of John Gardner (thriller writer).
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[John Gardner] is not so successful in The Garden of Weapons as he was in his previous books. The world of secret services is by definition intangible and hard to comprehend, but Gardner has sometimes managed to expose it to outsiders more clearly. This one follows Herbie Kruger, the spymaster in an earlier Gardner book, as he retraces his steps during the years since he left the rubble of post-war Berlin, both physically and in memory. It's ingenious and eventful, but not interesting enough for the concentration required.

Jessica Mann, in a review of "The Garden of Weapons," in British Book News, January, 1981, p. 10.

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