All in all, Frayn has produced a well-written novel, which I would give a well-deserved 4 out of 5 for its sound plot line and attention to detail - for example his reference to historical events to add to the sense of realism, and the use of senses to make the transfer between the older Stephen to the younger seamless.
[[My Father's Fortune: A Life by Michael Frayn|My Father's Fortune]], Frayn's personal memoir, contains many of the seeds from which ''Spies'' was created. Even if you don't read much in the way of autobiography, you won't regret making an exception for this one.
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