The Man from St. Petersburg
The Man from St. Petersburg
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2003
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
London, England • 1910s
2003
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Man from St. Petersburg by Ken Follett is a historical thriller set before World War I, involving a secret mission. A Russian anarchist seeks to alter European power dynamics, encountering an English family with deep political ties. The novel intertwines suspense, intrigue, and the impact of personal and political decisions during a critical historical period.
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Review Roundup
Ken Follett's The Man from St. Petersburg is lauded for its compelling historical backdrop and intricate plot. Readers appreciate the intense pace and detailed characterization. However, some criticize the predictability of certain twists and occasional lack of depth in side characters. Overall, it’s an engaging historical thriller with minor flaws.
Who Should Read The Man from St. Petersburg?
Readers who enjoy historic thrillers with political intrigue like Ken Follett’s The Man from St. Petersburg will find similarities in Ken Follett’s eye for detail and suspense-filled narratives. Fans of Frederick Forsyth’s The Day of the Jackal and Robert Harris’s Fatherland are likely to be captivated by this gripping tale set in pre-WWI England.
49,316 ratings
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Novel • Fiction
London, England • 1910s
2003
Adult
18+ years
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