Martin Cruz Smith. Stated First Edition. Dust Jacket: Near Fine. Hardcover: Fine. New York: Random House, 1992. No writing or markings in the book, like new, 418 pp. Smith is the author of Gorky Park, that was turned into a movie.
Red Square tells the story of a young boy, Nikita, who is sent to live with his grandparents in the Soviet Union during the time of the Stalin regime. Nikita must navigate the difficult and repressive society while hiding his identity as a Jew. Martin Cruz Smith's lyrical prose captures the charged atmosphere of the time, and the novel is a compelling exploration of the impact of history on the individual.
