Operation Nemesis
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
384
Book • Nonfiction
Various Locations • 1920s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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.
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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.
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.
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384
Book • Nonfiction
Various Locations • 1920s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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