War-time friendship blooms amidst chaos and adventure.
"City of Thieves" is an unforgettable tale of two men who set out on a seemingly impossible quest to find a dozen eggs in a city under siege. The novel is not just a thrilling adventure but is also a coming-of-age story that explores the transformative power of friendship and how even in the darkest of times, humanity can shine through. David Benioff's writing is poignant and vivid, transporting the reader to the horrors of war-ravaged Leningrad. This book is recommended for anyone looking for a powerful and emotional read that lingers long after the final page.
ISBN: 9780452295292
Authors:
David Benioff
Publisher: Plume
Date of Publication: 2009-03-31
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.29
(rated by 148526 readers)
Description
During the Nazis’ brutal siege of Leningrad, Lev Beniov is arrested for looting and thrown into the same cell as a handsome deserter named Kolya. Instead of being executed, Lev and Kolya are given a shot at saving their own lives by complying with an outrageous directive: secure a dozen eggs for a powerful Soviet colonel to use in his daughter’s wedding cake. In a city cut off from all supplies and suffering unbelievable deprivation, Lev and Kolya embark on a hunt through the dire lawlessness of Leningrad and behind enemy lines to find the impossible.By turns insightful and funny, thrilling and terrifying, the New York Times bestseller City of Thieves is a gripping, cinematic World War II adventure and an intimate coming-of-age story with an utterly contemporary feel for how boys become men.
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War-time friendship blooms amidst chaos and adventure.
"City of Thieves" is an unforgettable tale of two men who set out on a seemingly impossible quest to find a dozen eggs in a city under siege. The novel is not just a thrilling adventure but is also a coming-of-age story that explores the transformative power of friendship and how even in the darkest of times, humanity can shine through. David Benioff's writing is poignant and vivid, transporting the reader to the horrors of war-ravaged Leningrad. This book is recommended for anyone looking for a powerful and emotional read that lingers long after the final page.
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