57 pages • 1 hour read
Mick HerronSlow Horses
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Slow Horses by Mick Herron follows Jackson Lamb and his team of disgraced MI5 agents stationed at Slough House, a department for those who have failed in their careers. When a young man is kidnapped by a terrorist group, these "slow horses" take it upon themselves to investigate, leading to a complex web of conspiracy within MI5. The book includes portrayals of racist and sexist attitudes and language, violence, extremist terrorist activity, threat, kidnapping, violent death, and death by suicide.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Slow Horses by Mick Herron is a gripping espionage novel praised for its engaging plot and intricate character development. Reviewers appreciate the clever dialogue and dry humor, though some find the pacing uneven and the multitude of characters slightly overwhelming. Overall, it's highly recommended for fans of intelligent, character-driven thrillers.
Who Should Read Slow Horses?
Slow Horses by Mick Herron appeals to readers who enjoy intricate spy thrillers blended with dark humor and flawed, richly developed characters. Comparable to John le Carré’s Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Len Deighton's The Ipcress File, it suits fans of intelligent espionage tales with grit and twists.