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A review by phidgt
City of Thieves by David Benioff
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Set during WWII in a Russia desperately trying to fend off the German invaders, a deserter and a looter are sent on a mission to procure a dozen eggs for the colonel's daughter's upcoming wedding.
Amidst all of the depictions of war, the death, fear, famine and brutality, is an amazing story of camaraderie and resilience. There were even moments that I caught myself chuckling out loud at some of the dialogue between characters. Even with all of the depravity of wartime, the story is wonderful and flows continuously along. I couldn't put it down.
The ending is slightly predictable, but the ending itself doesn't really matter; it's the journey to get there that does.
Amidst all of the depictions of war, the death, fear, famine and brutality, is an amazing story of camaraderie and resilience. There were even moments that I caught myself chuckling out loud at some of the dialogue between characters. Even with all of the depravity of wartime, the story is wonderful and flows continuously along. I couldn't put it down.
The ending is slightly predictable, but the ending itself doesn't really matter; it's the journey to get there that does.