Red Sparrow
A Novel
Book • 2013
Red Sparrow is a contemporary spy thriller that delves into the dark and dangerous world of Russian intelligence.
The novel tells the story of Dominika Egorova, a former Bolshoi ballerina who is forced to become a 'Sparrow,' a trained seductress in the service of the Russian state.
As Dominika navigates the treacherous landscape of espionage, she is caught between loyalty to her country and a growing attraction to a CIA agent.
Matthew's novel is known for its gritty realism, complex characters, and its exploration of the psychological and moral compromises inherent in the world of espionage.
The novel tells the story of Dominika Egorova, a former Bolshoi ballerina who is forced to become a 'Sparrow,' a trained seductress in the service of the Russian state.
As Dominika navigates the treacherous landscape of espionage, she is caught between loyalty to her country and a growing attraction to a CIA agent.
Matthew's novel is known for its gritty realism, complex characters, and its exploration of the psychological and moral compromises inherent in the world of espionage.
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David McCloskey as an author who builds a solid foundation of authenticity in his spy novels before dramatizing and fictionalizing elements.
David McCloskey as an author who builds a solid foundation of authenticity in his spy novels before dramatizing and fictionalizing elements.
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