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City of Thieves is a 2008 historical fiction novel by David Benioff. It is, in part, a coming of age story set in the World War II siege of Leningrad. It follows the adventures of two youths as they desperately search for a dozen eggs at the behest of a Soviet NKVD officer, a task that takes them far behind enemy lines.
15 de may. de 2008 · City of Thieves is an exquisitely written homage to Russian culture and history. More importantly, though, it is a riveting tale about survival and the power of friendship. Amidst the Battle of Leningrad, two Russians, Lev and Kolya, are arrested and imprisoned.
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Título original: City of Thieves. Editorial: Seix Barral. Año publicación: 2009 ( 2008) Traducción por: Francisco Lacruz. Temas: Narrativa. Nota media: 8 / 10 (12 votos) Resumen y sinopsis de Ciudad de ladrones de David Benioff. Una novela con alma.
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«City of Thieves» es una novela ambientada en la ciudad de Leningrado durante la II Guerra Mundial, donde dos jóvenes deben cumplir una insólita misión para salvar sus vidas: encontrar una docena de huevos.
31 de mar. de 2009 · "City of Thieves" is a gripping World War II adventure novel about two young men who embark on a dangerous mission to find a dozen eggs in war-torn Leningrad, offering a captivating exploration of survival, friendship, and the human spirit.
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From the critically acclaimed author of The 25th Hour and When the Nines Roll Over and co-creator of the HBO series Game of Thrones, a captivating novel about war, courage, survival — and a remarkable friendship that ripples across a lifetime.
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Documenting his reluctant grandparents' experiences during the infamous siege of Leningrad, a young writer learns his grandfather's story about how a military deserter and he endeavored to secure their pardons by gathering hard-to-find ingredients for a powerful colonel's daughter's wedding cake. Número de páginas. 258 páginas. Idioma. Inglés.
