I think this book might have suffered from some genre misrepresentation. I kept (and keep) seeing it on ‘Thriller’ lists, but it definitely didn’t give me ‘thriller’ vibes. It’s not so much a thriller but more like a political suspense book. The distinction here is definitely needed, as thrillers and suspense novels have some key differences. I liked the clue-finding aspect of the plot; it felt very cat and mouse, and the plot definitely bears some resemblance to real-life. I was constantly engaged and wanted to know what was going to happen.