The Whistleblower by Robert Peston is definitely not a book I would normally pick up. Set against the political backdrop of a general election, politics would normally switch me right off.
However, I actually found myself really enjoying this...part thriller, part murder mystery, part political tale.
Whilst Gil is most certainly a flawed character, I found myself warming to him and cheering him on to uncover the truth. Given we don't actually meet his sister, she is still a central figure to the book and one who adds to the political intrigue.
There were times when I felt a little lost and confused (more my fault than the book I think), but overall this was an engaging read and made me think there must be so much more we don't know about those in politics.
I was kept guessing right up until the end - something I love - with plenty of suspense thrown in along the way.
However, I actually found myself really enjoying this...part thriller, part murder mystery, part political tale.
Whilst Gil is most certainly a flawed character, I found myself warming to him and cheering him on to uncover the truth. Given we don't actually meet his sister, she is still a central figure to the book and one who adds to the political intrigue.
There were times when I felt a little lost and confused (more my fault than the book I think), but overall this was an engaging read and made me think there must be so much more we don't know about those in politics.
I was kept guessing right up until the end - something I love - with plenty of suspense thrown in along the way.