The Betrayal by Helen Dunmore

The Betrayal

The Siege #2

Helen Dunmore

330 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
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A riveting and emotionally absorbing portrait of post-war Soviet Russia, a world of violence and terror, where the severest acts of betrayal can come from the most trusted allies.Internationally-acclaimed author Helen Dunmore follows her bestselli...

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Community Reviews Summary of 130 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
tense 75%
informative 62%
emotional 37%
sad 37%
challenging 25%
hopeful 12%
mysterious 12%
reflective 12%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.77

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