Book description
A brand-new novel from New York Times bestselling author Robert Littell, A Plague on Both Your Houses is a thrilling tale of love and war.
On Christmas Day, 1991, Mikhail Gorbachev delivered a ten-minute televised speech announcing his resignation as Soviet president. Moments later, with little pomp and less circumstance,…
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Why read it?
1 author picked A Plague on Both Your Houses as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Robert Littell’s novel about the Russian vory reads like he’s done that and been there. But at its heart, it’s a love story.
The novel takes place during the Great Turf War after the break-up of the Soviet Union. In a lawless Moscow, the vory provide order by protecting the interests of those who pay.
The characters are well developed. The relationships are powerful. The exposé of prison tats is fascinating. The nods to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliete are amusing.
It’s great fun and I highly recommend it.
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