A review by schwarzbarsch
Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith

dark hopeful informative sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Typical of most crime fiction stories the writer  fabricates  story lines to fit the plot.   Consequently, to me at least, this book not real life, which is why I prefer true crime and factual historical accounts of crime mysteries.  I did enjoy  learning about how Stalin and Russian government operates and oppresses its people.