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Operation Nemesis

Eric Bogosian
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Operation Nemesis

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015

Book Brief

Eric Bogosian

Operation Nemesis

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Various Locations • 1920s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Operation Nemesis: The Assassination Plot that Avenged the Armenian Genocide (2015) by Eric Bogosian details the story of Armenian revolutionaries who sought to avenge the genocide by assassinating its Turkish perpetrators, focusing on Soghomon Tehlirian's successful mission to kill Mehmet Talat Pasha in Berlin. The book covers Armenian history, the genocide, and the subsequent coordinated assassination campaign known as Operation Nemesis. This book discusses themes of severe violence, mass atrocities, and revenge.

Informative

Dark

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.4

1,573 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Operation Nemesis by Eric Bogosian has been praised for its compelling and well-researched account of historical events. Readers appreciate the engaging narrative and detailed portrayal of characters. However, some critics feel that the pacing is uneven and that the complex historical context can be overwhelming at times, detracting from the overall readability of the book.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Operation Nemesis?

Readers who appreciate history, political intrigue, and true crime will be captivated by Eric Bogosian's Operation Nemesis. Similar to fans of Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City and John le Carré's espionage novels, this book is ideal for those interested in historical justice and early 20th-century geopolitical events.

4.4

1,573 ratings

84%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Various Locations • 1920s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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