Child 44 (Leo Demidov, #1)
by Tom Rob Smith
Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith holds a highly rated rating of 4.08 out of 5, based on 46.7K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 509 pages.
About Child 44
MGB officer Leo is a man who never questions the Party Line. He arrests whomever he is told to arrest. He dismisses the horrific death of a young boy because he is told to, because he believes the Party stance that there can be no murder in Communist Russia. Leo is the perfect soldier of the regime. But suddenly his confidence that everything he does serves a great good is shaken. He is forced to watch a man he knows to be innocent be brutally tortured. And then he is told to arrest his own wife. Leo understands how the State works: Trust and check, but check particularly on those we trust. He faces a stark choice: his wife or his life. And still the killings of children continue...
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Tom Rob Smith |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 509 |
| Genres | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.08 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 46,734 |
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What genre is Child 44?
Child 44 is categorized as Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Child 44 worth reading?
Based on 46.7K reader ratings, Child 44 has an average score of 4.08 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Child 44?
Child 44 has 509 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Child 44?
Child 44 was written by Tom Rob Smith. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for Child 44?
The ISBN-13 for Child 44 is 9780446402390.0.
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