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Liked It “Very good read by a competent author, well drawn characters, love Anatoly Renko” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Excellent. One of my favourites.”
Jarrod O wrote this review Thursday, November 5 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Very good read by a competent author, well drawn characters, love Anatoly Renko”
Dave H wrote this review Sunday, September 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I liked this one. The mystery/thriller plot is really just a framework on which the author hangs a fascinating comparison between life in Soviet Russia and the USA.”
Eileen M wrote this review Wednesday, August 19 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This is a page-turner worth a read for that reason alone, but it would be especially interesting for younger people who never experienced the Cold War.”
Kathy S wrote this review Wednesday, June 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Good mystery. Better love story.
David Kenney wrote this review Wednesday, June 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Irina realizes she's in love with him even after her initial dislike because he's police.
It's very good writing.
Tragic because he sacrifices his freedom for hers.
Leads into the other novels. Arkady is the classic, tragic Russian.
Skip the movie. It doesn't have the passion.”“Very Russian”
Beverley M wrote this review Wednesday, May 20 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Great book. This is more of a police procedural than a thriller. If you're a fan of "Spy who came in from the cold", you would love this.”
Jith K wrote this review Monday, May 18 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“To some a masterpiece in crimefiction. They are not far off. It's an amazing example of a very simple plot set against a very complicated background (the former Soviet Union) Through the book you get more insight in the way things worked back then.
xroldx e wrote this review Wednesday, April 15 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Though some parts are a bit too long and detailed in all I really liked the book. Though I guess some people might find it hard to read because of the cast of characters and their non western ways and way of thinking and acting.”
