City of Thieves

Name: City of Thieves
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SKU: 9780340977392
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By David Benioff

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Summary

In City of Thieves by David Benioff, the story unfolds during the Nazi siege of Leningrad. Two unlikely companions, Lev, a young Russian Jew, and Kolya, a charismatic soldier, are tasked with finding a dozen eggs for a Soviet colonel's daughter's wedding cake. Set against the backdrop of a war-torn city, their quest is both dangerous and darkly humorous, highlighting their resourcefulness and the strength of human spirit amidst adversity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to gripping historical tales intertwined with dark humour and vivid character development. Set during the siege of Leningrad, it follows an unlikely friendship as two young men embark on a perilous quest. This engaging story weaves wit and a sense of hope against the backdrop of war, making for a compelling and heartfelt read.

City of Thieves

From the co-creator of the HBO series Game of Thrones and critically-acclaimed author of The 25th Hour, this is a captivating novel about war, courage, survival and a remarkable friendship that ripples across a lifetime.

A thrilling novel from the critically-acclaimed author of THE 25TH HOUR and one of Hollywood's brightest screenwriting stars.

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Four months into the siege of Leningrad, the city is starving. Seventeen-year-old Lev fears for his life when he is arrested for looting the body of a dead German paratrooper, while his charismatic cellmate Kolya, a handsome young soldier arrested for desertion, seems bizarrely unafraid.

Dawn brings, instead of the execution squad, an impossible challenge. Lev and Kolya can find a dozen eggs for an NKVD colonel to use for his daughter's wedding cake, and live. Or fail, and die.

In the depths of the coldest winter in history, through a city cut off from all supplies and suffering appalling deprivation, man and boy embark on an absurd hunt. Their search will take them through desolate, lawless Leningrad and the devastated countryside surrounding it, in the captivating journey of two men trying to survive against desperate odds.

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City of Thieves is described as a complex and thought-provoking novel with a compelling narrative. It combines elements of a gut-churning thriller, bittersweet coming-of-age story, and touching friendship adventure. Reviewers praise its expert tone, pacing, and its ability to leave a lingering impact on the reader.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780340977392

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sceptre

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 281g

Pages: 400

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David Benioff Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

David Benioff has published articles and stories in GQ, SEVENTEEN and ZOETROPE. Born and raised in New York City, he now lives in Los Angeles.