The Thirty Nine Steps (1915)
by
John Buchan
Book Read: 09-10 January 2016
Note Written: 21 January 2016
I had seen the movie adaptation of this story some years ago during my course on Alfred Hitchcock and that familiarity is why I purchased this book when I saw it on a book sale. 'The Thirty Nine Steps' is a deeply engaging thriller from cover to cover. Told in a first person narrative, it follows a Londoner, not so fond of the city, who sees a stranger who reveals big secrets to him and then got murdered, and now he has to sort things out.
The first person style of narration is the biggest strength of the book. It gives the novel a unique flavour and you feel that you have to solve the mystery along with the protagonist, since you only know what he knows. Persistence and patience are most often the keys to unravel certain secrets you would like to know. The story is well crafted and was an absolute pleasure reading. I would keep in mind the name 'John Buchan' and be on the lookout for more of his works.
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