Red Square by Martin Cruz Smith

473 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction mystery thriller dark mysterious tense slow-paced
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In the summer of 1991, Arkady Renko has returned from exile and is back on the homicide squad in a newly democratic Moscow. When Arkady’s informant, Rudy Rosen, and his underworld bank-on-wheels are consumed in a ball of fire, Arkady finds himself...

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Community Reviews Summary of 172 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
mysterious 80%
tense 80%
adventurous 60%
reflective 60%
funny 40%
informative 40%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
sad 20%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 25%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.78

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