Unless one has a strong knowledge of German and Spanish languages, this book is quite difficult to read. Griffin uses non-Engish terms to a fault, with no apparent reason. In addition, a few of the proper names are so similar as to confuse the reader. The story is a good …more one (I think). In reading it, one gets bogged down trying to ascertain the very basics of location and characters present. It didn't have to be so complicated. (less)