Tom Rob Smith

Child 44

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A propulsive, relentless page-turner.A terrifying evocation of a paranoid world where no one can be trusted.A surprising, unexpected story of love and family, of hope and resilience.CHILD 44 is a thriller unlike any you have ever read.«There is no crime.»Stalin's Soviet Union strives to be a paradise for its workers, providing for all of their needs. One of its fundamental pillars is that its citizens live free from the fear of ordinary crime and criminals. But in this society, millions do live in fear . . . of the State. Death is a whisper away. The mere suspicion of ideological disloyalty-owning a book from the decadent West, the wrong word at the wrong time-sends millions of innocents into the Gulags or to their executions. Defending the system from its citizens is the MGB, the State Security Force. And no MGB officer is more courageous, conscientious, or idealistic than Leo Demidov. …
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  • Miika Watsonshared an impression5 years ago
    👍Worth reading
    🔮Hidden Depths
    💡Learnt A Lot
    🎯Worthwhile
    💞Loved Up
    🌴Beach Bag Book
    🚀Unputdownable

    This was a spine tingling, keep you on the edge of your seat, rollercoaster ride. Child 44 is a very enjoyable read with all the twists and turns your heart desires.

Quotes

  • Nurlan Süleymanovhas quoted4 years ago
    There’s nothing more stubborn than a fact.
  • Nurlan Süleymanovhas quoted4 years ago
    Kuzmin reminded Leo that sentimentality could blind a man to the truth.
  • Nurlan Süleymanovhas quoted4 years ago
    Trust but Check.

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