Title: Knew the killer from his first appearance
Review: ... It's is a quick read. No big Russian words to slow you down. I haven't been in the former Soviet Union, so I can't speak to how accurately the author depicts things since the fall of Communism, but it's easy to see which side of the 60's he was on. The main character, Lara, is sort of like Alex Keaton from Family Ties, but without the personality. The detective, Yuri, reminded me of Sgt Wojo from Barney Miller.As soon the Killer made his/her first appearance, I knew s/he was the one. There's misdirection after that, but it doesn't work.I guess you could say this book is a classic instance of trying to force current, enlightened, multicultural, liberal, post 60s, flowerpower, warm, fuzzy, American values on another culture. Even the defense attorney, Nina, has to be made a minority so the reader can know that she's alright. Throw in a little gay action and some disabled people for window dressing, and there you have it!
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