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laurelbard 's review for:
City of Thieves
by David Benioff
I really struggled between giving this 3 and 4 stars. I think a 3.5 about sums up my feelings, but a high 3.5. I was gripped by the story and loved the protagonist, his best friend, and their eventually-introduced expert guide who finds the protag and his friend both endearing and supremely annoying. Great dynamic! Why did we have to wait until the last 1/3rd of the book to manifest it?
There are some supremely artful dramatic scenes in this, as well as touching interpersonal scenes and genuinely funny moments. I honestly don't think that it stuck the landing. I was particularly irritated that.
Anyway, I already have recommended this book to others, so there you go. It's good enough to keep on my shelf, and to recommend. Was it perfect? No. Will I reread it? We'll see. But I'm glad to have read it.
There are some supremely artful dramatic scenes in this, as well as touching interpersonal scenes and genuinely funny moments. I honestly don't think that it stuck the landing. I was particularly irritated that
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Lev ends up reuniting with the sniper. She honestly did not read as very interested in him except as a friend/amusement. It's too picture-perfect.Anyway, I already have recommended this book to others, so there you go. It's good enough to keep on my shelf, and to recommend. Was it perfect? No. Will I reread it? We'll see. But I'm glad to have read it.