Wolves Eat Dogs (Abridged) Audiobook

" I haven't read an Arkady Renko book "

" This book was absolutely wonderful. I've enjoyed all of Martin Cruz Smith's Arkady Renko novels, and this was no exception. Additionally, I began reading it while I was in Ukraine, preparing to go to Chernobyl and Pripyat, and I finished it after my trip. I was able to go to many of the places which featured prominently in the book - I can definitely confirm that it was well researched in addition to well written! "

" A page turner that takes place in post-meltdown Chernobyl. Fascinating just because of that, but does have a cool plot of some sort overlaid onto it, although I forget what it was completely. "

" good russian detective "

" Well plotted, excellently, even, but for me the real thrills of Martin Cruz Smith's writing are his evocation of place, his world-weary, tragically humorous characters, and his offhandedly brilliant descriptive phrases. A total pleasure to read. "

" I got about 1/2 way through, and I just couldn't finish it. It's rare, as I always have to finish a book...but I didn't want to take any more time with this one. I usually enjoy Martin Cruz-Smith's books, but this one just never picked up, and I couldn't keep the characters straight. "

" My second experience of Arkady Renko, and nearly as good as Gorky Park. Taking the story to Chernobyl was inspired and led me to do more reading about some of the child victims of the disaster there. The view of the post-glasnost society/culture was informative, and Renko even more brooding. I might need to go back and chew on the second, third and fourth installments in the series. "

" I've become a fan of Martin Cruz Smith and his 'wounded' Inspector Arkady Renko. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy a good mystery novel peopled with three-dimensional characters who are a basic part of the story, not a convenient prop. I still don't want to travel to Russia, however. "

" A mostly entertaining and relatively light read (in the sense that it won't change the world). Apparently I like detective stories set in Russia. "

" Actually, I listened to it. A good listen and made the drive I was doing go quickly. "

" I found it confusing up until the last page. I am not a big fan of mysteries which is probably the problem- so I am not the best person to review this book. I only read it since it is set in Ukraine. From that perspective, it was very interesting. "

" Another investigative narration of Arkady's exploits that he must be prepared to fight in his quest to reveal the truth. "

" Absolutely fantastic ! Loved it "

" Normally, Martin Cruz Smith is a sure-thing, but this book is not his usual home-run. "

" Not a bad little detective story. Cruz-Smith writes good simple prose, knows how to run plot and has a has some pretty cinematic imagery. Lightweight but fun. "

" Once again, reading a Detective Arkady novel is a journey into Russian culture and politics, in addition to a murder mystery. Very fascinating. Parts of this book, which involves Chernobyl, the causes and the aftermath, are a bit slow, but it's easy to race through those. Overall, a good read. "

" Niet alleen spannend, zoals gewoonlijk, maar je leert ook nog iets bij over de situatie rond Tsjernobyl. "

" Tagline: Renko returns. Totally brilliant - can't wait to read the next one. "

" Who doesn't love Arkady Renko? "

" An intense page-turning marvel from one of the masters of the detective and mystery genre. I also highly recommend Gorky Park and Polar Star "

" I would never have finished if I wasn't reading it for book club. "

" Oh yeah! here we go-- mindless and fun summer beach reading. The russian mafia, our old hero Arkady Renko from Gorky Park, a murder -- just what the doctor ordered. "

" Interesting characters, setting, and back story. I thought the plot was weak, however. "

" fascinating series by Smith "

" Great read. I learned much about Chernobyl as well as having a fascinating plot to follow. "

" One of the worst books I have read in a long time! "

" I loved this book. The mystery takes place in Chernobyl where there is a thriving community of offbeat characters living off the land. "

" ok so far, fascinating and horrific about the chernobyl area. "

" This book is really boring and it has one plotlline that is dragged out too much. "

" Smith does a great job is giving the reader background of the Chernobyl disaster that is the base of this mystery. "

" Honest Russian policeman Arkady Renko investigates in Chernobyl. Superb! When you read about Chernobyl it makes you want to go there and experience it - I ended up reading round the subject in some detail. "

" You can't go wrong with MCS, especially one of the Arkady Renko novels. Oddly, despite all the death, sickness and destruction related to Chernobyl (where the story is set) there appear to be some good times for the Inspector. Ends on an upnote, very unusual for these bleak, Russian downers. "

" I just love the Arkady Renko character because things never come easily to him. Anyway, these books are starting to become a bit formulaic (there's a woman, Renko's in some shithole setting), but I'm still enjoying them and looking forward to reading the next one. "

" sometimes confusing and almost always very sad. "

" A good read with a super interesting setting - Chernobyl and the Zone of Exclusion! Yikes! Definitely a lot of action and intrigue, but I didn't like it quite as much as the other 3 Renko novels I've read. But I did enjoy the ending! "

" Another in a fine series of mysteries, by Martin Cruz Smith, featuring disgraced police officer Arkady Renko. Now stationed in the Ukraine. Excellent story "

" I love the very wounded and imperfect Arkady Renko. His perserverance and darkness appeal to me, and his unassuming rightness is a treat for me. I wonder if he'll ever stop talking with William Hurt's voice. "

" Renko as reluctant father figure and in a new relationship - ever the tragic hero. "

" I enjoy the Arkady Renko series. This was a good story. Renko is a Russian policeman, a very good investigator, always in trouble politically because he won't play the game. This story involved Chernobyl. "