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Red Square Key Questions
series of Arkady Renko novels, Red Square must be judged as part of a larger project as well as upon its own merits. Although the plots and characters of each novel in the series draw upon stereotypes from detective and spy fiction, Smith has, from the beginning demonstrated through his meticulous research and careful re-creation of men?)
As the third installment in Smith's 2. In what respects does Arkady's romantic relationship with Irina move beyond the conventional love affair?
3. What are Polina's roles in the novel? As scientist? As Russian? As woman?
4. Compare Stas and Peter Schiller as Renko's two new male friends.
5. What is the role of Jews in the novel?
6. What is the role of the Muslim Chechens?
7. How successful is Smith's conjunction of detective story and history?
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