The Pigeon Tunnel
The Pigeon Tunnel was the working title <PERSON> used for many of his books while in progress, and we do get to hear the author detail how that particular phrase happened to stick. In fact, the real treasure here is in hearing <PERSON> distinctive voice spin the yarn on so many stories. Whether writing or speaking, he was a fantastic storyteller, mesmerizing the readers and listeners.
With his storytelling-on-the-fly approach, <PERSON> recalls his childhood and life with a seamless blend of experience, memory, and imagination ... 464
often with the Cold War as a backdrop. We aren't always sure where the blurred line between fact and embellishment falls, but we do know we are along for the ride. When <PERSON> speaks of his fascination with "betrayal", we can't help but wish he were still around to provide commentary on this modern world. 691