In this episode of the Books for Men podcast, Douglas Vigliotti discusses a novel called City of Thieves by David Benioff. Vigliotti describes the book as a historical fiction that doubles as a coming-of-age story about two young men’s quest to find a dozen eggs for a Russian colonel during the Nazi siege of Leningrad in World War II. He praises the novel for its unique, well-constructed story, cohesive and believable plot, and ability to evoke a sense of realism. Vigliotti also mentions that the book is relatively short, which he personally prefers, and highlights the strong characterization and humor in the story. He emphasizes that City of Thieves is a great example of a novel primarily for a male audience, a genre that he believes has fallen by the wayside in recent years. Vigliotti concludes by urging listeners to share the podcast and support the show, provides information on accessing full transcripts and the monthly newsletters at BooksforMen.org, and reminds listeners to connect with him on Instagram @douglasvigliotti.
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