Great book! It is historical fiction about the siege of Leningrad and the author does not spare the reader any of the horrors of war the citizens of Leningrad experienced. Cursing and sex talk is rampant (just a heads up) but the story is suspenseful and the history seems to be in line with everything else I've read about the siege of Leningrad. In addition to being historical fiction, this novel is also a coming-of-age story with some humorous moments.
