Tag Archives: Russia
Thirst by Andrei Gelasimov
It is an spare and impressionistic story of a veteran trying to makes sense of his life after having his face and body disfigured in the war in Chechnya. My reaction: hmm, interesting, but didn’t really grab me. Continue reading
Black Ghosts by Victor Ostrovsky
Black Ghosts struck me as quintessential airport reading; the type of book you would pick up at the airport because you need something to read on a long flight and forgot to bring anything. A rather mindless espionage thriller – something to occupy your time rather than fully engage with or explore. Continue reading
Red Star Rising by Brian Freemantle
When it comes to espionage fiction I am usually in the cold dark and gray camp. LeCarre (early not late), Deighton, etc. so Brian Freemantle’s Charlie Muffin seemed in my wheelhouse. Despite my preferecne of reading a character of series … Continue reading
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Tagged Brian Freemantle, Charlie Muffin, Espionage Fiction, Fiction, John le Carré, Russia, Soviet Union, USSR
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Red To Black by Alex Dryden
Red to Black by Alex Dryden seems to be clearly aiming for the blend of current events and espionage made famous by John Le Care but Dryden adds in a large dose of love story. It also has the feel … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Dryden, Cold War, espionage, Fiction, Russia, Vladimir Putin
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