Many historical fiction books set during WW2 are heavy, dense, and hard to read because they are true to the tragedy they portray.  This book read like a light version of WW2 historical fiction.  Instead of delving deep into the atrocities and torment, this book tends to skim the surface over the actuality of suffering experienced by both Jews and the occupied.    

Levi is a trained assassin and a spy.  While I believe Britain to be adept at training assassins and spies, Levi’s abilities and circumstances just don’t seem plausible from beginning to end.  Spying is a complex undertaking (which is greatly glossed over in this story).  Most of the time, Levi just seems to be in the right place at the right time.  I found his story too simplistic.  The storyline unfolds too easily, and there are more coincidences than are believable.  

Historical fiction that highlights real heroes from WW2 is one of my very favorite genres.  I found this book to fall short of others in its field.  That may be because this book is not based upon an actual person or a depth of research on which to support itself.  

Many thanks to Julie Thomas, Harper 360, Harper Collins NZ, and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.