The Secret Speech (Leo Demidov, #2)

English language

ISBN:: 978-0-446-40240-8

(1 review)

The Secret Speech is the second novel in a trilogy by British author Tom Rob Smith; it was released in April 2009. The book features a repeat appearance of Leo Stepanovich Demidov, the protagonist of Smith's first book, Child 44 (2008). The Secret Speech is a further exploration of the Soviet Union Joseph Stalin created. The third novel in the trilogy, Agent 6, was published in 2011.

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4 stars

I enjoyed this book much more than the first, primarily for the way it ties into the history. It was also much less dark, which is a plus - I don't mind reading about a gulag, I just wouldn't want to live there. I've added the next sequel on "to read" - not sure where he will take these characters.