Review: Good start to what's sure to be a great series.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 17, 2014
3.5 stars. I initially struggled to get into this book, but am glad I persisted. The author obviously has extensive knowledge on the subject matter, and has the ability to give Amsterdam a pulse. I even learnt something about Japanese weapons and motorcycle parts, and being Afrikaans I could easily pick up on some of the Dutch words.My only problem was with the main character, Katla. I found it hard to warm up to how she is portrayed, and even after finishing this book, I still do. I do hope that in the sequels we will get more of an insight into what exactly it is that makes her tick. She comes across as a bit un-female-like, but that being said, she has the ability to make Bram 'see' past what she does for a living, and he accepts it willingly. I am confident that she will probably make me as the reader see past it too in the future. I like an anti-hero, and make that anti-hero a strong woman and I'm sold.Great read for anyone who enjoys a challenging thriller.