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Book Review of The Day Before Midnight

The Day Before Midnight
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I picked this up at my doctor's office, one of those donation-sales tables. The premise intrigued me.
Even though it's a tad dated (1989, Soviets, etc), most of it still holds up, and it's a compelling thriller in any era. The characterizations could be a bit more fleshed out, but the action and details of events are exceptional. I found myself ever reluctant to put it down, and generally only stopped reading it when I absolutely had to, all the time counting the seconds until I could pick it up again.
And, ultimately, a satisfying conclusion to a wonderful plot.