Garden of Beasts
Garden of Beasts
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Brief
452
Novel • Fiction
Berlin • 1930s
2004
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Garden of Beasts by Jeffery Deaver, former mob hitman Paul Schumann is given an ultimatum by the US government: assassinate a key Nazi official in 1936 Germany or face execution in prison. Under the guise of a sports reporter for the upcoming Olympics, Paul navigates Nazi Berlin while evading detection, culminating in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with German authorities.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Dark
Challenging
Gritty
Reviews & Readership
8,600 ratings
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Review Roundup
Jeffery Deaver's Garden of Beasts is praised for its intricate plotting and historical detail, transporting readers to 1936 Berlin with thrilling, suspenseful storytelling. Some critics, however, feel the novel is overly complex and dense. Overall, it's a gripping espionage tale that satisfies fans of historical thrillers despite occasional pacing issues.
Who Should Read Garden of Beasts?
Readers who relish historical thrillers with intricate plots and rich period detail, akin to The Man in the High Castle by Philip K. Dick or The Spy Who Came In from the Cold by John le Carré, will enjoy Garden of Beasts by Jeffery Deaver, which melds espionage and suspense set in pre-WWII Berlin.
8,600 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
452
Novel • Fiction
Berlin • 1930s
2004
Adult
18+ years
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