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dvalk's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
A mystery story set in the USSR in the 1970s. Inspector Arkady is tasked to investigate a gruesome triple murder in Moscow's Gorky Park. A web of cold war intrigue follows and of course, there is a love interest. I found this book far too long to enjoy. It needed about 150 pages lopped off.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Racial slurs
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