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linda_h 's review for:
City of Thieves
by David Benioff
Really good! However, this was not an easy book to read. It is a part-fiction, part-true, WWII novel that takes place during the Siege of Leningrad.
Ever since I read The Bronze Horseman, I have been fascinated by accounts of the Siege of Leningrad. I can't imagine living/surviving through this incredibly awful situation.
City of Thieves is a different take on the Siege. Two unlucky, young men who were arrested in Leningrad during the Siege, were offered the chance at freedom if they perform a seemingly impossible task- find and bring back one dozen eggs for the colonel's daughter's wedding cake.
As these two young men adventure out to try and complete this task, they inevitably run into all kinds of obstacles. The writing is fantastic. I felt that even though there were some really difficult scenes in this book, they were handled very well. Additionally, the relationships in this book were so well-developed. It's no wonder this author is a screenwriter/producer for one of the most-watched TV shows out there (Game of Thrones).
The ending took me by surprise. I will keep it vague so as not to spoil anything. The very last chapter was so good. And I loved the glimpse of life after the The Siege ended.
This book is a good choice for those who enjoy reading WWII fiction.
Ever since I read The Bronze Horseman, I have been fascinated by accounts of the Siege of Leningrad. I can't imagine living/surviving through this incredibly awful situation.
City of Thieves is a different take on the Siege. Two unlucky, young men who were arrested in Leningrad during the Siege, were offered the chance at freedom if they perform a seemingly impossible task- find and bring back one dozen eggs for the colonel's daughter's wedding cake.
As these two young men adventure out to try and complete this task, they inevitably run into all kinds of obstacles. The writing is fantastic. I felt that even though there were some really difficult scenes in this book, they were handled very well. Additionally, the relationships in this book were so well-developed. It's no wonder this author is a screenwriter/producer for one of the most-watched TV shows out there (Game of Thrones).
The ending took me by surprise. I will keep it vague so as not to spoil anything. The very last chapter was so good. And I loved the glimpse of life after the The Siege ended.
This book is a good choice for those who enjoy reading WWII fiction.