A review by juliebcooper
Dark Star by Alan Furst

4.0

This is a long and atmospheric novel packed with history and covering the period leading up to and including the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact and the immediate aftermath. Told mostly from the perspective of the protagonist, a Russian Jewish journalist and Soviet spy. All four identities will be important in the novel. If you're a fan of Le Carre, or thoughtful, well-written and historically rich (I learned a LOT!) espionage novels, give Furst a try. This is the second in a series. From what I understand, each one will have a different protagonist.