Finished reading Gabriel’s Moon by William Boyd
First book I’ve read by this author. A sort of origin story for a British spy starting to work in the early sixties. Seems to be the start of a planned series. Well written, thoroughly engaging. Lots of interesting historical references. If this book brings something new to the genre, then I suppose it would be the provision of a convincing back story for why and how a young man would become involved in such an activity, and what sort of young man that might be.
rating: ★★★
link: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel%27s_Moon
24 Aug 2025