"Cunningham, who last detailed the rich and powerful in this country in 'Billionaires, ' returns with the life story of Vladimir Putin, a tale that allows him to recount the history of post-Soviet Russia." –New York Times
"This is an important book that can get everyone up to speed on the grisly facts and trail of bodies piled up under Russia's leader, and serve as a counterargument to those who try to hold his regime up as a viable alternative to liberal democracy." –
Forbes "An infuriated and eye-opening guide to a real-life supervillain." –
Publishers Weekly "Putting the autocratic leader under a microscope, Cunningham paints a terrifying picture of Vladimir Putin's reign over Russia." –
ALA Booklist "I read this before Russia invaded Ukraine and was struck by how enlightening this book seemed then." –
Thrillist "Cunningham's spare drawings, filled with blank space, allow for the unspoken to be revealed." –
The Tyee