Roberta S. (nissasmom) reviewed on 5/11/2019 + 9 more book reviews

I read it years after its release, but Smith provides superb, meticulous narrative about the Soviet Union and the impact that Gorbachev had (and didn't have) on his country. The speculations and action near the end bogged down the flow, especially since change was accelerating and uncertain of direction. Smith's skill as a journalist created a story worth following, despite the daunting unfamiliarity the Western readers have with the politics and society. Definitely worth the investment of time to have a balanced appreciation of this hidden world.

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