City of Thieves
by David Benioff
City of Thieves by David Benioff holds a highly rated rating of 4.28 out of 5, based on 68.1K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 258 pages.
About City of Thieves
From the critically acclaimed author of The 25th Hour, a captivating novel about war, courage, survival — and a remarkable friendship that ripples across a lifetime.During the Nazis’ brutal siege of Leningrad, Lev Beniov is arrested for looting and thrown into the same cell as a handsome deserter named Kolya. Instead of being executed, Lev and Kolya are given a shot at saving their own lives by complying with an outrageous directive: secure a dozen eggs for a powerful Soviet colonel to use in his daughter’s wedding cake. In a city cut off from all supplies and suffering unbelievable deprivation, Lev and Kolya embark on a hunt through the dire lawlessness of Leningrad and behind enemy lines to find the impossible.By turns insightful and funny, thrilling and terrifying, City of Thieves is a gripping, cinematic World War II adventure and an intimate coming-of-age story with an utterly contemporary feel for how boys become men.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | David Benioff |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 258 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.28 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 68,063 |
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What genre is City of Thieves?
City of Thieves is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is City of Thieves worth reading?
Based on 68.1K reader ratings, City of Thieves has an average score of 4.28 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is City of Thieves?
City of Thieves has 258 pages.
Who wrote City of Thieves?
City of Thieves was written by David Benioff. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for City of Thieves?
The ISBN-13 for City of Thieves is 9780670018700.0.
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