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Exit Day

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Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

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Exciting thriller with Conspiracy, chaos and treachery. The is the perfect ingredients to make this a huge success.

Loved the writing and the characters. A must read!!

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Once again I would like to thank NetGalley for providing me with a Kindle version of this book to read and impartially review.
This is a very entertaining read, cleverly written, weaving together a tale of a sinister underground spy ring infiltrating government at the highest levels, and attempting to stop Brexit, culminating in an exciting climax at Chequers, country house retreat of the Prime Minister. This story is a tangled web of deceit and intrigue involving former East German Stasi agents, but they had not taken into account our 'Boys Own Hero' Harry Topp a fearless journalist, and seeker of truth and justice while travelling around the country on his vintage Triumph Bonneville, and piloting an ancient Tiger Moth.
Gripping sinister with an array of well observed characters who bring this story to life.
Recommended.

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A well thought out and timely thriller, with interesting twists turns and blind alleys.

It is well paced and maintained my attention throughout - not always an easy task.

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Exit Day is the first book that I have read by David Laws and despite the promising blurb I was ultimately disappointed by the story and book.

I found the main characters not engaging and the writing not the best with it bring hit and missy and feeling bitty.

Overall disappointing and not one I would recommend.

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This was my first time enjoying this author and really love the characters. Fast paced action that kept me wanting more.
If you enjoy page-turning mysteries and thrillers with snappy dialogue, flawed characters, and a little cross-Atlantic humor then this is the book for you.

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A twister and turner of a novel, based around Brecht and Great Britain’s choice to leave. Full of intrigue and revelations of past lives from prominent figures. Harry struggles to gather all the evidence, but finds more information from “the blue list”
With a huge twist at the end, this book had me dangling right till the last word.
A cracker!

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This story got better as it went along. Harry Topp is a journalist who works free lance. Erica who lived with him some time ago shows up on his door step with her son. Erica brings nothing but trouble with Harry having to move out of his place and stay at a friend's to be safe. Erica and her son move in with him. The days are counting down to Brexit and which direction will Britain go with the possible change. Are there other factors involved to influence what the outcome will be in the end. Erica brings with her a list of old spies who might be in the present administration in Britain. How will it all turn out?

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This was an exciting triller that I will not soon forget. Had some difficulty falling asleep having read it. The writer depicts some super stressful situations that have a significant impact on the lives of the characters. I highly recommend this amazing book.

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