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Night Soldiers

Alan Furst
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Night Soldiers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002

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Alan Furst

Night Soldiers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

456

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Period
World War II
Setting

Europe • 1930s

Topic
Military & War

World History
Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Night Soldiers by Alan Furst follows a young Bulgarian man's journey through Europe's turbulent pre-World War II era. Facing personal tragedy, the person finds themselves entangled with Soviet intelligence. The narrative delves into espionage, reflecting the political complexities and human struggles amid impending conflict, capturing the essence of resilience and survival in a continent on the brink of war.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Gritty

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

4.1

14,904 ratings

74%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Night Soldiers by Alan Furst is praised for its rich historical detail and atmospheric storytelling, capturing the espionage-laden pre-World War II era. The novel's intricate plot and complex characters are engaging, though some readers find the pacing uneven. Overall, it offers a compelling look into the shadowy world of espionage.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Night Soldiers?

A reader who enjoys Night Soldiers by Alan Furst would likely appreciate intricate historical espionage narratives set in the pre-WWII era. Fans of John le Carré's Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy or Philip Kerr's Berlin Noir series, who seek atmospheric and complex spy stories, would find this novel compelling.

4.1

14,904 ratings

74%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

456

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction

Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Period
World War II
Setting

Europe • 1930s

Topic
Military & War

World History
Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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