Child 44 Resources
Websites
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He's the man, the myth, the legend—the one and only Tom Rob Smith.
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This site will give you an in-depth history on the oppressive Soviet prison system that haunts the pages of Child 44.
Movie or TV Productions
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Child 44 reads like blockbuster thriller, so it makes sense that the book has been adapted into a blockbuster thriller, starring heavyweights like Gary Oldman and Tom Hardy.
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Since your curiosity is surely piqued, why not take a gander at the trailer for the film adaptation?
Articles and Interviews
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This chat with author Tom Rob Smith describes the real-life inspiration behind his decidedly unreal novel.
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In this interview, Smith discusses his storytelling style and the huge role his mother played in its development.
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This psychology article from Popular Science might give you insight into Andrei's twisted mindset—if you can handle it, that is.
Video
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In this brief interview, Tom Rob Smith describes the unique evolution of Child 44. Spoiler: it involves a Cambodian soap opera.
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This interesting—and, okay, sort of cheesy—video provides insight into the real life stories that went into the making of Child 44.
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This heart-pounding program documents the real story of serial killer Andrei Chikatilo—the inspiration behind Child 44's Andrei.
Audio
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This chat with NPR focuses on Smith's portrayal of Moscow and the way that the city has changed in recent years.
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This episode from the International Spy Museum's podcast investigates the techniques and strategies utilized by Soviet spy agencies.
Images
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This is the home of the MGB—the setting for some of Child 44's most harrowing scenes.
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Want to see the face of a fearsome agent of the MGB? Click at your own peril.