Review: RUSSIA: MYTHS AND REALITIES by Rodric Braithwaite

Posted by writerlywitterer on 18/02/2023 · Leave a Comment 

Published by Profile Books ISBN: 9781800811881. I am surely not the only person who has become fascinated by Russian and Ukrainian history in the last twelve months. Over the years I have read quite a lot about the history of the USSR and Russian imperialism during the 20th century, and I’ve followed Putin’s rise through … Continue reading →

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Review: THREE STATIONS by Martin Cruz Smith, published by Simon & Schuster

Posted by writerlywitterer on 26/06/2021 · 1 Comment 

I have always had a soft spot for Martin Cruz Smith’s book, ever since I first read GORKY PARK, the book that introduced Arkady Renko, the disillusioned cop of Moscow’s police force.  There are several books in the series, and I find each of them utterly captivating. Yes, they are page-turners, and they have great … Continue reading →

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