This is apparently a revised version. It could do with a bit more work.

Both the plot and the writing are awkward at times. The denouement in particular feels rushed and is far from satisfactory. It was only in the chapter set during WWII that things seem to come alive.

In terms of style, the author tends to focus on details that are irrelevant while eliding others that would make his storytelling smoother. There are numerous small mistakes about the Frenchness element of the book which seems to rely a lot on stereotypes.

On the whole, is fun enough, but I won't bother with the others books in the series.