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The Secret Speech. Written by Tom Rob Smith Review by John R. Vallely. Premier Nikita Khrushchev’s 1956 detailing of the monstrous crimes of the Joseph Stalin era had an enormous impact on both the Soviet Union and communists all over the world.
Apr 6, 2009 · The Secret Speech is the second book in the Leo Demidov trilogy and it follows Child 44. This novel takes us back to the bleak world of the former USSR where people betray their friends, neighbors, colleagues and even family to the state.
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May 19, 2009 · From the streets of Moscow in the throes of political upheaval, to the Siberian gulags, and to the center of the Hungarian uprising in Budapest, The Secret Speech is a breathtaking, epic novel that confirms Tom Rob Smith as one of the most exciting new authors writing today.
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Like its predecessor Child 44, The Secret Speech is top-notch historical fiction showcasing Smith's excellent grasp of 1950s Soviet politics. He is particularly good at illustrating the complexities that pervaded the era; there is no black and white, decisions and actions are finely drawn in shades of gray.
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The Secret Speech by Tom Rob Smith is a gripping historical thriller set in 1956 Soviet Union. The book delves into the aftermath of Stalin's death and the impact of a secret speech denouncing his crimes.
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