Polostan

A young (American) women growing up in the aftermath of the Russian revolution to become a spy/agent for the soviet secret service with some historical figures appearing on her way. Nice read, but nothing exciting. I might have had too high expectations for a Neal Stephenson novel....

I loved this book. Once again Neal Stephenson has managed to combine an education on historical, scientific, technological and societal events with a gripping tale of intrigue and adventure. The story itself includes fascinating settings and characters from a little told tale of a forgotten time leading up to World War 1. Looking forward to the next chapter in the Bomb Light series.