Instruct: Classify the given Amazon review as either positive or negative.
Query: Good story but a bit shallow

This is the first book I've read by this author. It deals with a little known (to American audiences) period of WW2, during a sort of "lull" in the fighting, before the Germans really cranked into action with the Blitzkrieg. The protagonist is a naval armaments engineer who because of his expertise becomes a target for assassination. The basic plot is fine, but the twists and turns seem a bit contrived. The characters and story line aren't developed enough to suit me which probably explains the shortness of the book (only 243 pages). Another 100 pages would probably have made it a better book if they were done right. Some of the characters add little to the movement (Josette for example) and just become side dalliances.Having said all this, I certainly intend to read more works by this author. Good fun for a quick read!