Heads You Win

Paperback

English language

Published Nov. 18, 2019 by Pan Books.

ISBN:
9781529011715

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1 star (1 review)

Alexander Karpenko is no ordinary child, and from an early age, it is clear he is destined to lead his countrymen. But when his father is assassinated by the KGB for defying the state, he and his mother will have to escape from Russia if they hope to survive. At the docks, they are confronted with an irreversible choice: should they board a container ship bound for America, or Great Britain? Alexander leaves that choice to the toss of a coin. In a single moment, a double twist decides Alexander's future. During an epic tale of fate and fortune, spanning two continents and thirty years, we follow his triumphs and defeats as he struggles as an immigrant to conquer his new world. As this unique story unfolds, Alexander comes to realize where his destiny lies, and accepts that he must face the past he left behind in Russia.

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Review of 'Heads You Win' on 'Goodreads'

1 star

I should have known that this political/espionage thriller (or whatever it was meant to be) would not be my cup of tea. However I thought the parallel universe twist might make it more interesting. It was actually very boring, especially all those tedious campaigning chapters. I was so done with this book a week ago, but kept slogging on to the end to find out how it would resolve (listening at 1.25x speed to hurry it along). The ending was a dud too. What a waste of time :-(