Free Fall: A Sniper's Story from Chechnya
Jul 2011 · Canongate Books
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Free Fall tells the brutal engrossing story of the Second Chechen War, through the eyes of a young Russian Soldier. Nicolai Lilin was trained as a sniper in an unorthodox Russian Special Forces regiment called the Saboteurs. This hardened and close-knit band of brothers, operating beyond the control of military code, faced mercenary fighters, anti-personnel mines and torture of the most extreme kind.
Free Fall offers a sniper's-eye view of one of the most controversial wars in living memory. It is unflinching, unforgiving and unputdownable.
Free Fall offers a sniper's-eye view of one of the most controversial wars in living memory. It is unflinching, unforgiving and unputdownable.
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4.3
30 reviews
John Phillips
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January 26, 2015
Brutal war storytelling, reminded me of the Sven Hassle series of books, but with less black humour. As a memoir better than most war stories, but it's a shame that more people won't read this book. I think that he has the stories and ability to go a long way in this genre.
A Google user
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August 21, 2012
Truly horrific insight into what really goes on in modern warfare. Shocking, sometimes sickening, but gripping at the same time. Excellent read.
A Google user
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September 9, 2012
Think you're a tough guy, read this and learn why you aren't.
About the author
Nicolai Lilin is a Russian writer of Siberian descent. He was born in 1980 in the USSR and grew up in Transnistria, a small state that declared its independence in 1990. He was conscripted to the Russian military, and was involved in anti-terrorist operations in Chechnya. Once his military service ended, he worked for various private security agencies as an anti-terrorism consultant before leaving military life to travel in various European countries, including Ireland. He settled in Italy, and founded an arts centre in Milan dedicated to the tradition and design of Siberian tattoos. His first book, Siberian Education, was a major bestseller in Italy and it was published in the UK to critical acclaim.
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