Timely and persuasive. Worth reading but always with a thought to the unknown. How much information is true, accurate, or valid when writing about a largely closed-off society at war with its neighbor?

Very chilling! Well researched study of the Russian leader. Terrifying but also eye opening. Left me wanting to learn more about Putin.

This was a thoroughly researched piece of literature. The author showed just how much work she put into the novel. She also wrote it in a way that everyone can understand.

An interesting look into the world of Vladimir Putin, and his control of Russia. Determined to bring Russia into his vision of a world leader, the book explains how Putin is expanding and controlling Russia's foreign policy. Led by his anger at being denied his seat at the table by America, he seems to go out of his way to "stick his finger in our eye". It also covers Russia's relationships with Europe, China, and the Middle East. And the meddling with our electoral process.
There is no way around it. Putin is a megalomaniac thug. One totally dedicated to his own self preservation. I doubt that we (the US) could have done anything different to thwart his ambitions. But it does amaze me that we are so bad at predicting the rise of these cretins, and coming up with ways of stopping them before they become so influential.
A good read.

Thanks Netgalley, for the chance to read and review this book. It is a fascinating, and frightening look at Russia under Putin. I was expecting more info on Putin himself, but still a good read.