The Enemy

It is boring to sit and wait for the hospital to call and inform the surgery day, especially when we have no idea when they are going to call. As I really do not like to watch TV, reading seems to be the only alternative to kill some time.

I picked up a few free books from the bookshelf in the lobby of the first floor. Most of the books there are romantic books. I read two. Interesting at first, especially the second book had a strong beginning, but ended up with the same formula.

J recommended Lee Child.

I was glad he came online that evening to say hi, before he set out for Japan. We talked about books, and he said he had been enjoying Lee Child's book a lot, and plan to read one more of his. He was very generous to offer to send one to Calgary. I politely declined, because there is one used-book store right on 14th at 17th Ave SW.

And I found the Enemy there, for only 6 CND.

Very interesting story. There is some background of the military police, but I'm glad the author did not go in details about what happened to him before the beginning of the story, instead, the author focused on solving the murders. There are few side stories regarding the death of the MP, and his romantic affairs with the sergeant, but they are there to give the reader some relief and some of the side stories help solve the homicides.

The author also meticulously set the story at the post Berlin Wall era, detailing what was the impact to the American army when the major adversary was no longer there, how each branch of the army foresees and reacts to the imminent reduction of force, how the commander expects and looks at those reactions from the apex. It is very entertaining to see how the sudden death of a two-star general can lead to such profound story.

I'd like to pick up a few more of Lee Child's books. J had already sent me an email of the books he enjoyed!