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5.0 out of 5 stars An insightful IDF story December 31, 2013

By Annan

Format:Kindle Edition

After reading the first seven chapters, “An Irretrievable Step” announces itself as the story of a career officer caught in the vise of military machinations and political plots. The beginning of the novel finds Doron Seri content in his low-ranking position, with good prospects for a comfortable promotion, and a girl friend that loves him. But after one of his superiors asks him to meet with an intelligence service recruiter, his entire life changes.

During the first chapters, the tension of the story is maintained by author’s ability to stir the reader’s curiosity rather than heavy-packed action. The author drops hints about negative events (the capture of the number-one spy in Syria), while in the foreground a mysterious job offer keeps the reader wanting to know more. Seri’s laid-back attitude contrasts with the tension that seems to built in the background. In the beginning the main character lives a calm, if not luxurious, life that prevents him from grasping the gravity of his situation. However, by the end of chapter seven he becomes the victim of his own innocence and lack of political insight.

I personally liked the view of Seri’s personal life"I don’t think most thrillers present an in-depth view of the family life of the main character, and in this “An Irretrievable Step” is different. Seri’s emotions towards his girl friend are very realistic"he starts convinced that he doesn’t love Tami. Neither does he want to meet her parents, nor has he any desire to introduce her to his own family. As the chapters progress, he seems to pine for more than sex and suspects that one day he will look back to these moments of his life with melancholy.

In my opinion “An Irretrievable Step” is a refreshing and authentic perspective of an officer’s (and later spy’s) life. An enjoyable story written in a comfortable and easy-flowing style.

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