This was my first book by Laurie R. King. I had heard of her and knew she was a best selling author, so I was rather excited when I discovered I had been approved to review this title. I started reading it today. That's where my excitement ended. I seriously felt I was on that ship with Mary and Holmes for twenty something days. And the trek through Japan, I was ready to commit hari kari. I guess I enjoy more of a fast paced read and this one did not cut it for me.
I liked the writing style and the fact the emphasis was on Mary and not Holmes, but the conversations I had to endure that added nothing to the story were just lost on me. I read 50% of the book before I found out what the mission was all about. The ending did pick up, but it just took so long to get there.
Thank you Random House and Net Galley for providing a free e-galley in exchange for an honest review.