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| The Last Nazi by Andrew Turpin |
This is one of those books that had just about everything I'm looking for: strong female characters, historical accuracy, action, intrigue, flawed leads, and believable characters. It was like a one stop shop for all the features I usually look for individually. My only major complaint is that the ever-changing viewpoints made the story difficult to understand at times and a bit chaotic, but at the same time, it was one of the features that really added to
's overall experience. It's clear that the historical elements of this novel are well researched, and the combination of fact and fiction lends the story a wonderfully believable edge.
It was refreshing to see that the sources for specific events, institutional backgrounds and practices, and some Nazi safe havens mentioned in the book are included and discussed at the end of the book. While taking certain liberties with the "faction," I have never questioned the described experiences at the Gross-Rosen internment camp or the ways in which war criminals exploited governments in exchange for protection. the crimes they committed. Also, I would like to point out that if this novel were a film, it would pass the Bechdel test.
Not only does it have two named female characters talking to each other about something that isn't a man, both Jayne and Fiona are ex-lovers of Joe and manage not to compare! Seriously, my inner feminist (okay, it's quite outwardly) is jumping for joy. The women aren't even helpless or dependent, but both are driven, successful, career-oriented women who Joe constantly underestimates, even though they literally save his ass. the fact that Joe arrogantly continued to assume that Jayne and Fiona could still be a torch for him, only to end up feeling stupid when he discovered their intentions were far more innocent and professional.
For that alone, Mr. Turpin, you've earned a regular reader who is eagerly awaiting The Old Bridge. The intertwined plots are intricate, fast-paced, and do a wonderful job of continually engaging the reader. I was on my toes right to the end, and while I was able to piece some elements together, there were other developments and details that completely took me by surprise. Add there the elements of the CIA, the hunt for Nazis, political corruption. Campaigns,
and a little self-righteousness and you have one of the most gripping mysteries I've read all year.
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