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daisygirl69 's review for:
City of Thieves
by David Benioff
City of Thieves is set during the Nazi siege of Leningrad. Lev, the protagonist, is a naive and ethical young man who lands himself in jail in the first few pages. In jail he meets his alter ego, Kolya. Benioff deals with a heavy topic deftly and surprisingly lightly, reminding us of the human spirit's capacity for resilience, resourcefulness, and ultimately, hope. The ragtag pair of Lev and Kolya as they journey through the frozen Russian countryside are endearing and believable. I loved it and deeply admire this funny, sad and wonderful novel.