Not too long ago, I read Benny Morris's book "Sidney Reilly: Master Spy," the only work of this important historian that I've read. Like you, I watched the miniseries when it appeared on PBS and then twice years later, on a streaming service: before and after reading the book.
I found the TV series mesmerizing the first time. Morris's book isn't as compelling as the series and Reilly isn't as fun a character as Sam Neill makes him appear. But life is so much more real than TV! -- for better or worse.
Not too long ago, I read Benny Morris's book "Sidney Reilly: Master Spy," the only work of this important historian that I've read. Like you, I watched the miniseries when it appeared on PBS and then twice years later, on a streaming service: before and after reading the book.
I found the TV series mesmerizing the first time. Morris's book isn't as compelling as the series and Reilly isn't as fun a character as Sam Neill makes him appear. But life is so much more real than TV! -- for better or worse.