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Reviewed by Alma Boucher for Readers' Favorite
In The Imperfect Hand of Fate by Wade Monk, Haskell Hand, a high school student, is doing community service at the Desoto Public Library. Under the supervision of Miss Baldwin, Haskell spends his Saturdays at the library. For five months, a man has been showing up at the same time every day, catching Haskell's and Miss Baldwin’s attention. Haskell learned that the enemy had captured and tortured Daryl Timmons during the Korean War. While imprisoned, Daryl fell in love with Zoya, a KGB agent, and later moved to the Soviet Union, where they married and had a child. Daryl could only return to America if he undertakes a deadly mission for the KGB, and this mission could lead to catastrophe for the United States. Haskell is determined to expose the truth, but must first reconcile with his estranged twin brother, who could help him uncover the conspiracy that could change everything.
The Imperfect Hand of Fate by Wade Monk was complex and intriguing. The plot was steadily paced, giving me enough time to comprehend everything. The writing style was engaging, and the suspense kept me on the edge of my seat. With all the twists and turns, I could never predict what would happen next. I couldn't put the book down, and I flipped through the pages as fast as I could. Both Haskell's and Daryl's stories were very interesting, and I was able to get to know them better through this. The characters were authentic and relatable. Haskell's and Daryl’s stories were masterfully woven into the plot. The story was excellently written and had my attention from the start. I enjoyed reading this book, and the conclusion was very satisfying.
