I wasn’t expecting to read this, my friend Libby thought I’d like it, I read a page and fell on in..Such a great spy thriller, all the twists and turns, politics and cover ups…I so haven’t actually read that many but this just gave me all the feels. Alliances and loyalties abounded but at no point did I not know what Charlie was feeling or doing. This was so clever. There are lots of worries to be had over Australia’s relationship with China and I really felt that was all reflected back on the page. This isn’t a dated Russian Cold War spy novel. It was all so topical (unfortunately!)
The Peak is also so much more than a spy thriller, I got to reminisce about 90s music in a way I haven’t for ages! There’s the best spotify playlist even!!! It’s also about friendship and first love..growing up and speaking up.
I loved being in Hong Kong, I loved being in Canberra.
I completely loved The Peak and can’t wait to read whatever Sam Guthrie writes next!!!
