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suekinaz 's review for:
City of Thieves
by David Benioff
It's hard to say you enjoyed a book that has so many terribly depressing aspects to it. Still, the writing is excellent, allowing you to experience shocking circumstances, feel you know the characters, and learn a little history at the same time. I knew next to nothing - actually, nothing - about the siege of Leningrad, and the experience of the Russian people during WWII; and though it probably was not the author's intent, I found myself worrying (again) about what could happen to us in the US right now, comparing our attitudes to those of the Russians at that time.
I couldn't stop reading, though I found myself longing for some amusing Chick Lit as I read myself to sleep each night. Recommended for others who feel they need a periodic wake-up call over how soft we've become.
I couldn't stop reading, though I found myself longing for some amusing Chick Lit as I read myself to sleep each night. Recommended for others who feel they need a periodic wake-up call over how soft we've become.