An American Spy

The book feels so authentic in its portrayal of spy work—I'm curious whether real intelligence methods influenced the story or if they were fictionalized for effect.

The story keeps twisting, making it hard to know who to believe. I kept wondering if I was missing clues or if the narrative was deliberately misdirecting us.

The pacing felt just right—enough suspense to keep me hooked but also moments to connect with the characters' inner struggles. Wondering if this was a conscious choice or something that evolved during writing.