Review of One Deadly Souk
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- Patel Khushi Manishbhai
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Review of One Deadly Souk
Agent Delta wants nothing but to enjoy the rare vacation away from his dangerous job, but his bubble of happiness is busted when Agent Phi, his lethal and beautiful partner, tells him that they are being summoned by their boss to Cali, Colombia. Yuri Pavenkov, an ex-KGB nuclear saboteur who was previously thought dead, is now trafficking weapons on the black market. Fifteen years ago, Delta thought he killed Yuri Pavenkov, but now, in his early forties, he is sent to finish the task. However, things are infinitely more complex because his agency branch in Miami has to collaborate with other branches and agencies, which won't take a second to betray them.
The narration was engaging and descriptive, with the perfect balance between telling and showing. This created vivid imagery and brought the complex geo-political situation to life. The plot was smoothly enacted, with the three-act structure being followed to create suspense and page-turning tension. There were several foreshadows, and the constant dangers kept me hooked. There were so many suspects and all the possible ways the plan could go wrong that I was only able to guess. However, despite all this chaos, all the loose ends were tied, and there were no plot holes. The plot was character-driven. I like how, despite the stranded circumstances, Agent Delta's decisions moved the plot actively. Since a significant part of the background takes place during major world events like the Cold War, the facts were skillfully integrated into fiction. The history remained accurate and fit into the timeline. The book was professionally edited, with almost no errors that I could spot.
However, there were two shortcomings, according to me. Patrick lacked emotional depth as a character. I was not involved emotionally with the characters. I did not feel sympathy for all the harsh situations he had to face throughout his life. Lastly, the romantic relationship between Agent Delta and Agent Phi was not portrayed properly. There was no sexual tension between them, and their interactions felt forced and superficial.
I recommend this book to people who like action and adventure novels. Fans of Ian Fleming's James Bond will certainly appreciate this novel. Considering all the above arguments, I rate One Deadly Souk three out of five stars.
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