MIDNIGHT IN MOSCOW A Memoir from the Front Lines of Russia's War Against the West

John J. Sullivan tells the story of his years as the U.S. ambassador to Russia, revealing behind-the-scenes secrets about international politics and war, including Russia's invasion of the Ukraine. Sullivan performs his own work in an unadorned manner. At times, the performance lacks energy and sounds like what it is--a book being read aloud. He may have been better served by allowing Matt Godfrey to perform more than just the foreword. Still, the work is a fascinating examination of how careful men try to convince others to do the right thing for their nations and the world. The frustration of dealing with Russians, whose only word seems to be "nyet," is clear. To Sullivan and people like him, we give our thanks for the job they perform. M.S. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2025]