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City of Thieves
Why people recommend it
City of Thieves is a historical fiction novel by David Benioff set during the Siege of Leningrad in World War II, following two young men tasked with finding a dozen eggs for a powerful Soviet officer's daughter's wedding cake in exchange for their lives. On an episode of The Daily Stoic titled Troy Baker On How Stoicism Helps Him Be A Better Actor And Father published on June 10, 2023, guest Troy Baker mentioned the publication during the interview. While discussing storytelling and memorable literary moments, Baker brought up the novel by David Benioff. He praised the work as a wonderful narrative, noting in particular that the story was rooted in the experiences of the author's own grandfather during wartime. The actor recommended the book to the audience, highlighting its unique blend of gritty historical survival, dark humor, and deeply human relationships that form between the two unlikely protagonists as they navigate the terrifying landscape of a besieged city, ultimately discovering profound truths about friendship, courage, and human dignity.
Who recommended it
- Troy Baker Recommended
Troy Baker — 1 mention
“because one of the best lines that quote McCarthy's I've written um great city of Thieves City if you've never read city of Thieves David benioff it's a wonderful story about his grandfather”