The Betrayal by Helen Dunmore

The Betrayal

The Siege #2

Helen Dunmore

330 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

fiction historical emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

A riveting and emotionally absorbing portrait of post-war Soviet Russia, a world of violence and terror, where the severest acts of betrayal can come from the most trusted allies.Internationally-acclaimed author Helen Dunmore follows her bestselli...

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Community Reviews Summary of 89 reviews

Moods

dark 83%
tense 83%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
sad 33%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.86

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