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I don't know much about Russian history. I know the book is fiction, but i'm just wondering, how much of the historical backdrop is near accuracy based on factual accounts?

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I came here because of the movie.Is the book better?

Melissa Aubuchon I thought the movie did a good job relaying the primary points of the book, but the book immersed you in a way the movie just could not (despite great…moreI thought the movie did a good job relaying the primary points of the book, but the book immersed you in a way the movie just could not (despite great actors). It got you close, but the book really drew you into a world we see in documentaries and made you feel like you were there. Akin to Ayn Rand and "We the living". (less)

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Can anyone suggest a novel like "Child 44" ?

Dion No answers yet? Hmmm. Satire on oppressive state while solving a crime? Try Fatherland by Robert Harris or the Wallander series by Henning Mankell.

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Chris Burleigh I think he jealous of him. Watching Leo get promoted and more popular. They mentioned that near the end when Vasili wasn’t as happy as he thought he’d…moreI think he jealous of him. Watching Leo get promoted and more popular. They mentioned that near the end when Vasili wasn’t as happy as he thought he’d be at Leo’s fall from where once was. (less)

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I don't know why Leo attend this case after he had been moved to other city? I think he had to care about his life than this case

Laura C. "They don't leave people alone..... I don't have long. And this is how I want to spend that time, trying to find the man who did this. He needs to be …more"They don't leave people alone..... I don't have long. And this is how I want to spend that time, trying to find the man who did this. He needs to be caught." pg. 216(less)

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I am shocked by the author's lack of understanding about Russian culture and society, either past or present. Stereotypes - he used them all, I don't think there's anything left. How can people be so ignorant in the 21st century and be bestselling authors at the same time?

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