Destination Unknown

I read this quickly in one train trip, which I think is how it's best read. ;)

I appreciate that other reviewers here have pointed out that this is more political thriller (set in the 1950s) than mystery. As someone who doesn't read many thrillers, I found it often tense and intriguing, though I agree with others who have said the characters came across a bit flat. They did have many philosophical conversations in the midst of all the running away/trying to escape, which felt a bit set up at times but still very reflective of the time.

Overall, I enjoyed it, but probably won't feel the need to read it again.

This one is less of a mystery and more of a spy novel. Like her other spy novels, it verges on the ridiculous. Though, that seems appropriate for a time when lots of spy novels and movies were a bit far-fetched. It is overall entertaining but not her true forte. I prefer her tommy and tuppence novels for the spy stuff.