3.5 stars really. Interesting story that is more sharply drawn in the movie version. Smith created characters for whom duplicity is second nature, so there are crosses and double crosses, in the name of money (Americans) and love and the status quo (Russians). This book is poetic in spots, noirish in spots, and police procedural in places. The different genres do not always gel to create a seamless whole, but anticipating the whys and hows is an engaging ride.