RaveThe Washington PostIn her deeply researched new book, Catherine Belton tells a dark tale of Vladimir Putin’s rise to power and his 20 years as leader of Russia ... Hers is a story about Putin, his KGB colleagues, businessmen and mobsters pieced together though interviews with many relevant players. Belton’s access to prominent personalities is impressive, perhaps unmatched, though her interlocutors also steer the direction of her story ... Belton builds a strong case against Putin’s corruption and the bald hypocrisy of his propaganda ... Belton’s book is an outstanding account of Putin’s Russia, and elegantly told.
