Devi Nair
My introduction to this world was through the Slow Horses series on Apple TV+. As a longtime Gary Oldman fan, I was immediately hooked; the first season was spectacular. However, the momentum shifted quickly, and by the middle of Season 3, even Oldman’s performance couldn't keep me invested.
When this book was selected for my book club, I was curious to see how the Slough House misfits had evolved by the ninth installment. Unfortunately, this read only reinforced my fatigue with the series. The formula remains unchanged: an overly dramatic adventure where the underdogs, despite their supposed incompetence, consistently outmaneuver actual MI5 professionals. It feels too detached from reality to be grounded and too repetitive to be engaging. Ultimately, this was a DNF (Did Not Finish) for me.
My introduction to this world was through the Slow Horses series on Apple TV+. As a longtime Gary Oldman fan, I was immediately hooked; the first season was spectacular. However, the momentum shifted quickly, and by the middle of Season 3, even Oldman’s performance couldn't keep me invested.
When this book was selected for my book club, I was curious to see how the Slough House misfits had evolved by the ninth installment. Unfortunately, this read only reinforced my fatigue with the series. The formula remains unchanged: an overly dramatic adventure where the underdogs, despite their supposed incompetence, consistently outmaneuver actual MI5 professionals. It feels too detached from reality to be grounded and too repetitive to be engaging. Ultimately, this was a DNF (Did Not Finish) for me.