City of Thieves: A Novel

jmaguire123 recommended this 9 months ago

Just finished this. Great read, flew through it. Great characters, fast paced plot, and interesting dialogs. I'm not a war buff, but I found the experiences of Soviet Russia WWII very interesting. Enjoyed it very much.

Aztec_Camisade recommended this 10 months ago

Even if you're not into WWII, it's still gripping, probably because it doesn't look at the war like many books do. Lots of mood whiplash.

swaldman recommended this 1 year, 5 months ago

This book was so compelling that I read it nonstop over the course of one weekend. It tells the story of two Russian boys during World War II in a way that is upsetting, informative, and emotionally engaging.

humpenfender recommended this 1 year, 5 months ago

Based on his grandfather's stories about surviving WWII in Russia.

jzemel recommended this 1 year, 8 months ago

Awesome historical memoir.

sarahxguo recommended this 1 year, 9 months ago

one of my all time favorites

grabe recommended this 1 year, 10 months ago

different kind of story, but captivating

Kathriller recommended this 1 year, 11 months ago

My favorite exchange involves the main characters discussing how long one can go without taking a shit. It's sparked many a debate about the issue. A fun read that remains intelligent.

jonicle recommended this 2 years, 1 month ago

Because it's a great story about friendship and war AND it's funny, too!

mzarulli recommended this 2 years, 1 month ago

An intelligent story where reality and fiction blur seamlessly. As a movie and TV writer, David Benioff successfully keeps the reader enthralled throughout the entire book with a solid story, a good pace and well-defined characters.