Slow Horses. Book Summary

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Mick Herron

What’s inside

Slow Horses is a spy fiction thriller that follows disgraced MI5 agents relegated to Slough House due to career-ending mistakes. They get caught up in a web of espionage, intrigue, and redemption.

You’ll Learn

  • Understanding the less glamorous side of espionage
  • Exploring themes of failure and redemption
  • Enjoying a blend of suspense and dark humor
  • Engaging with intricately woven character dynamics

Key Points

  • The demotion of failed MI5 agents
  • The mundane life at Slough House
  • A sudden entanglement in real spy work
  • Uncovering a dangerous web of espionage
  • The quest for personal and professional redemption
  • Complex interplay between characters
  • Dark humor and gritty realism

Who’s it For

  • Fans of spy novels
  • Readers who enjoy complex characters
  • Enthusiasts of British espionage
  • People who like stories of redemption

About the author

Mick Herron is a British novelist famous for his espionage novels, praised for their wit and complex plots.