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A review by latas
Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith
3.0
This book made me read some related articles about the man-made famine in Ukraine in the 30s(Holodomor), Stalin's atrocities in the grab of 'Greater Good' and the true story of the serial killer Andrei Chikatilo in the 80s.The book is obviously depressing because it is mostly based on true events. It is very violent and revolting. I had to skim over some paragraphs.
The detective story was not compelling. When they were in a State of fear where one is persecuted even for breathing freely, i found Leo's motivation for finding the killer unconvincing. Also, strangers helping him to find the killer?
The ending was too convenient.
The detective story was not compelling. When they were in a State of fear where one is persecuted even for breathing freely, i found Leo's motivation for finding the killer unconvincing. Also, strangers helping him to find the killer?
The ending was too convenient.