The Rumor Game by Thomas Mullen- Publishes 2/27/24

 


The Rumor Game is set in Boston during WWII and explores what was going on with Americans as many were divided about the U.S. becoming involved with the war.  This novel is told from two different points of view.  One is that of an FBI agent and the other of an idealistic young journalist who wants to stop the antisemitic and other hateful rumors targeting marginalized groups.  The story revolved around Anne and Devon trying to discover what was really going on in Boston  as pamphlets and then ultimately a murder begins to show some serious crime is happening and the local cops are doing nothing about it.


  This book had some good moments but ultimately wasn't for me.  I did like Anne, who was a strong female character but Devon, the FBI agent was a little off putting to me.  I wanted more connection between these two characters.   This book was well written and did move along but it felt like more of a true crime novel than a thriller.  The author did include an author's note which told what events were true and what was not.  I always appreciate this in a historical fiction book.  Overall not a bad book but for those who love crime novels. 


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