A review by steelcitygator
Bomber by Len Deighton

4.0

I don't really have a ton in overview to say so right into the positives and negatives. The positives start with the masterful weaving of so many narratives and characters. I've seen my share of authors try to do something like this but most do not have the talent to pull it off but Len Deighton does it with a masterstroke. The characters are mostly interesting and of good variety, Len's decision to frame it within one day was a really good decision. And then, in compliment with the multiple narratives, the ending is done really well and ties everything together in a satisfying and filling way.

You can really tell the research went into it too. From the less known parts of air defense structure to intimate details of flyers. Also, as someone who reads many first person war accounts, the description both mentally and in actions is so spot on.

Now for the negatives, the beginning is a bit slow. So many narratives makes the reader really take a bit extra to fit into it. The payoff is worth it but I really didn't think I would enjoy it this much for the first quarter or so.