Skotte's style is clean, crisp, and journalistic, making the story of the hunt for the assassin both engaging and accessible. The review notes that the book's subtitle is apt, as it truly is a hunt.
James Robins from The Times Literary Supplement commends Ulrik Skotte's writing style, describing it as clean, crisp, and journalistic. They note that the book's subtitle, 'The Hunt for the Cold War's Most Notorious Killer,' is apt, as the narrative truly feels like a hunt. Robins appreciates the author's ability to keep the reader engaged with a story that could have been overwhelmingly complex. They also highlight the book's accessibility, making it suitable for both casual readers and those with a deep interest in Cold War history.
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Skotte's style is clean, crisp, journalistic and abrupt.
And, true to his subtitle, his story really is a 'hunt', though his quarry does not ...
The narrative is engaging and accessible, making it suitable for both casual readers and those with a deep interest in Cold War history.