A dramatic adventure and love story
Embark on a gripping journey of sacrifice and self-discovery in The Asymmetric Man, a thrilling tale set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Vietnam War. Follow Blake, a young recruit turned undercover agent, as he navigates the treacherous world of espionage, survival and forbidden love. From war-ravaged Saigon to seemingly impenetrable jungle and the tranquility of a Buddhist monastery, this riveting novel explores the power of recognising and embracing one's true calling, no matter the cost.
I loved this book! At the start, I thought that it was going to be in the traditional format of before and now; however, I loved the way that it was done. We meet Blake back in the day when he was going undercover, and even though he seemed very aloof and a loner, there was something about him that was intriguing. He was definitely ruthless in the early part of the book, and then when you meet him in the future, he seems to have lost that quality, which I think is a good thing.
We then skip forward a few years where Cathy is going for a job where Blake is recruiting. I like Cathy's character as she genuinely wanted the job and she was willing to work hard. I liked the fact that she had no interest in gossiping with 'the girls' in the office who were only fishing for information anyway and they seemed very close to Norman who seemed like a shady character.
The relationship between Blake and Cathy was lovely to see, and it remained very professional for as long as they could. I wasn't sure if something was going to happen between them, due to Blake's reserved nature and the mystery surrounding him, despite the office girls' efforts to uncover more about him, he managed to remain a handsome enigma.
I loved the scenes with Blake & Cathy's trip, and I really loved how the rest of Blake's past was told as he shared it with Cathy. Even though I knew that Blake was okay, my heart was racing reading this part. I was absolutely gripped by his journey through the jungle, and I was willing him on to get to the monastery safely.
I found that even as I was reading about Blake's time at the monastery, I was so relaxed as he was explaining how he had felt there. It really made me think about how aware of things I am (or not!) and I found this part thought-provoking. I didn't see the ending coming, and I was really surprised as I was reading it, but in hindsight, it does make sense. It has left me wanting more, which is always a good thing. Is there more to get? I'm unsure but will remain hopeful!
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Huge Thanks to Love Books Tours and Alex Rushton for my place on the readalong, it has been a great month covering the questions and reading the book.
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