No, the book is shit, the author does not know anything about blakada and wrote Russophobic nonsense, such shit can only be liked by not distant people.
David Benioff is obviously a talented writer, his ability to create powerful and engaging dialogue and memorable characters is widely acclaimed, but even more so, his stories careen along beautifully and truly shine in both his novels and screenplays. However, I just learned that David Benioff will be writing the screenplay for "Dirty White Boys" after he finishes GOT, which will mark the fourth consecutive piece of work by Benioff which includes brutal rapes and/or descriptions of sexual assault. Starting with "The Kite Runner" (which involves the traumatic rape of the young boy Hassan) then in his own Historical Fiction novel "City Of Thieves" (where Russian girls are forced into sexual relations with German officers) shortly after. Followed by the insanely popular "Game Of Thrones" series (where Ramsey continuously rapes Sansa Stark) and now, Benioff has stated that he will adapt "Dirty White Boys" into film (which includes descriptions of brutal prison rapes between inmates). Maybe it is a very strange (and perverse) coincidence that his career has lead him to 4 consecutive projects that include rape and sexual assaults. Yet it seems that if Benioff was truly disgusted and offended by rape, he would remove himself from productions that continue to involve the subject of sexual assault. Perhaps I am being too sensitive or overly critical of a talented writer (I've read or watched everything Benioff has worked on: novels, short story collections, and screenplays). Despite everything, Benioff's career has been ultra-successful, and the man is very talented. I simply hope that one day Benioff will avoid working on a project that includes rape, 4 consecutive projects is a bit much ; I dread and despise (not nearly as much as I imagine he does) the title in which his harshest critics have nicknamed him: the 'rape-writer'. It is a truly awful title and it would tarnish the legacy (if it catches steam) of an ambitious and talented man; and without question Benioff could write powerful novels/screenplays without the inclusion of rape whenever he chooses to do so. I truly hope he changes his career trajectory and uses his gift on other projects before it is too late. Written By: A sincere fan.
Ur an idiot rape is a traumatic experience modt people experience at a young age It can be irreparably damaging to a child’s psyche and showing a character heal from it whether they watched it happen like in kite runner or whether it’s happened to the protagonist it can make for a visceral portrayal of the empowerment a reader can relate to from transcending the victim mentality to one of a survivor. However your right benioff should diversify the conflicts in his books that arise character development. Hopefully not because it makes you uncomfortable pussy but for the narrative itself
Very cool man. His projection of writing insecurities onto his character, and admission of such, inspires me to have another go! Anyone reading these comments with similar feelings should totally go for it! All mankind benefits from good writers - cultural evolution may be all we have left, and it may be the only thing which can save us! Take heart, my friends, and write! :D
Ha, what a joke this guy's up Pac all he does is copy and paste things from books anything he creates on his own anything he touches without something to copy and paste from turns to crap. Game of Thrones, X-Men Wolverine Origins, Benny office trash
He always reminds me of David Heyman (of the HP movies). Good-looking middle-aged men, with distinctive, handsome faces. Always calm, collected and soft-spoken. If only he could manage to stay truer to the ASoIaF books in the TV show...