Dominion is a slow burning spy novel with an alternate history twist. Clocking in at just under 700 pages (the perfect paperback edition), the book reDominion is a slow burning spy novel with an alternate history twist. Clocking in at just under 700 pages (the perfect paperback edition), the book requires patience as a steady stream of characters (complete with lengthy backstories) are introduced along with multiple plot threads which eventually converge.
Don’t be mistaken for thinking Dominion is a historical book based on fact. It’s distinctly alt-reality with Britain having surrendered to Germany, leaving the Nazi regime largely in control post WWII Europe. The plot doesn’t delve too deep into international conflict, espionage, or guerilla warfare, rather, author C.J. Sansom focuses on a small group of resistance fighters and their plight to keep a world changing secret safe from their oppressors.
There’s a lot to like about Dominion but the pacing could’ve been a touch quicker for my liking. Irrespective of this, fans of Tom Clancy’s Red Rabbit for instance, and other character-focused spy novels will likely enjoy this book.
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