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City of Thieves (novel)
2008 historical novel by David Benioff
City of Thieves is a 2008 historical fiction novel by David Benioff.
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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.
It was released by Plume on May 15, 2008.[1]
The audiobook, narrated by Ron Perlman, was released by Penguin Audio on January 8, 2009.[2]
Plot
The novel begins with David, an American screenwriter, as the narrator.
When asked to write an autobiographical essay, David instead decides to write about Leningrad, where his grandfather grew up.
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He flies to Florida to speak with his grandfather, and for a week David records his grandfather's stories. David also makes note of the fact that his grandmother never cooks.
The narrator changes to David's grandfather, Lev, on New Year