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July 24, 2017
New interview!
My interview with Wayne Turmel was published today. I hope you enjoy it!
http://wayneturmel.com/2017/07/just-a...
http://wayneturmel.com/2017/07/just-a...
April 19, 2017
Amazon review
By Vladislav Adelkhanovon April 9, 2017
BECOMING MALKA -5 STARS
Reading this book was like being at sea, feeling the waves that carry your boat. Some of them were long, high and breathtaking, some were gentle, just softly caressing, and basking under the sun that smiles from above. In either case you feel safe in the hands of an assured captain-author.
The book encompasses several genres. It is an adventure of a young adult, Molly, who, if grumpy at the start of her journey, then grows on you, as a person who is aware of her character traits and her development. It is also a fantasy-novel, a historical fiction, a family story, and much more. The philosophical discussions might remind the reader of Thomas Mann’s “Magic Mountain”, also author keeps their intensity and length in harmony with the book’s structure and style. I was particularly drawn towards one of the main characters, whose steady and rather calming presence has some commonality with her sister from ''Howards End'', Ruth Wilcox. Men of the novel are all appropriately different, with each to have their own paths and dreams.
Readers can find useful details while absorbing passages on family’s fashion in clothes, and on the house cuisine. The monologue of the house cook is really a special feature, elevated by her passion and deep knowledge of the subject. For a few times book also raises to the height of a true drama, where its characters open up from an unexpected angle, and the words are resonating with emotion. It was already said by other reviewers that the book is packed with the historical, sociological and folkloristic facts - I personally learned from it a great deal in this respect. Overall I found it an engaging, well written story, and I would recommend it wholeheartedly.
BECOMING MALKA -5 STARS
Reading this book was like being at sea, feeling the waves that carry your boat. Some of them were long, high and breathtaking, some were gentle, just softly caressing, and basking under the sun that smiles from above. In either case you feel safe in the hands of an assured captain-author.
The book encompasses several genres. It is an adventure of a young adult, Molly, who, if grumpy at the start of her journey, then grows on you, as a person who is aware of her character traits and her development. It is also a fantasy-novel, a historical fiction, a family story, and much more. The philosophical discussions might remind the reader of Thomas Mann’s “Magic Mountain”, also author keeps their intensity and length in harmony with the book’s structure and style. I was particularly drawn towards one of the main characters, whose steady and rather calming presence has some commonality with her sister from ''Howards End'', Ruth Wilcox. Men of the novel are all appropriately different, with each to have their own paths and dreams.
Readers can find useful details while absorbing passages on family’s fashion in clothes, and on the house cuisine. The monologue of the house cook is really a special feature, elevated by her passion and deep knowledge of the subject. For a few times book also raises to the height of a true drama, where its characters open up from an unexpected angle, and the words are resonating with emotion. It was already said by other reviewers that the book is packed with the historical, sociological and folkloristic facts - I personally learned from it a great deal in this respect. Overall I found it an engaging, well written story, and I would recommend it wholeheartedly.
December 1, 2016
amazon review...wish they'd combine them to this site
By Curlytemple on November 26, 2016
Mirta, you've done it again! This well-written book brings little known history to life! I enjoyed traveling back in time to meet Molly's ancestors and learn through their dialogues what life was like for some Jews, albeit a minority. Your extensive research was an eye opener not only into the times but also mysticism, which I've always found interesting. As a teacher, I also appreciate your suggestions for discussion groups at the end of the book. Yasher Koach -kudos for a job well done!
Mirta, you've done it again! This well-written book brings little known history to life! I enjoyed traveling back in time to meet Molly's ancestors and learn through their dialogues what life was like for some Jews, albeit a minority. Your extensive research was an eye opener not only into the times but also mysticism, which I've always found interesting. As a teacher, I also appreciate your suggestions for discussion groups at the end of the book. Yasher Koach -kudos for a job well done!
newest review on amazon
By K. Goldmanon November 30, 2016
I loved reading this book!! Both story lines were compelling page turners. It was a perfect balance of the now and then. There are many little gems of knowledge to be discovered in this well- crafted and carefully researched story of self-discovery. It's easy to see myself and my own family in the very relatable Abramovitz history.
I loved reading this book!! Both story lines were compelling page turners. It was a perfect balance of the now and then. There are many little gems of knowledge to be discovered in this well- crafted and carefully researched story of self-discovery. It's easy to see myself and my own family in the very relatable Abramovitz history.
September 9, 2016
September 1, 2016
National Jewish Book Awards
Oy! I'm contemplating submitting Becoming Malka to the National Jewish Book Awards...it's $135 plus 12 copies. Thoughts? Suggestions? Has anyone participated in this contest?
August 8, 2016
August 7, 2016
Jewish Period Drama
I invited you to join this new group: Jewish Period Drama- for those of us who enjoy reading all things Regency, Victoria, Edwardian...with a little (or a lot!) of yiddishkayt :-)
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
Please add books as you see fit!
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...
Please add books as you see fit!
June 18, 2016
June 12, 2016
Review #13 on Amazon
Oh how I wish that reviews could be automatically updated on Goodreads and Amazon. Here is #13 on my Amazon page:
Page B. Inman
June 12, 2016
Format: Paperback
This was a great read and informative, both in Russian history and in Jewish culture in that area in the 1900's. I loved Molly's transition from a planner to a discoverer of her family and herself.
Molly realizes the struggles her family had to endure to leave their mother country and start new. She discovers the other family members she didn't know about and learns how to become Malka, which is Hebrew for queen.
Thorough out the book you learn Jewish terms, Russian and what it was like for Russian Jews living in the 1900's and how their lives changed in a blink of an eye. If you like historical fiction with a touch of fantasy thrown in, then you'll love this book.
Page B. Inman
June 12, 2016
Format: Paperback
This was a great read and informative, both in Russian history and in Jewish culture in that area in the 1900's. I loved Molly's transition from a planner to a discoverer of her family and herself.
Molly realizes the struggles her family had to endure to leave their mother country and start new. She discovers the other family members she didn't know about and learns how to become Malka, which is Hebrew for queen.
Thorough out the book you learn Jewish terms, Russian and what it was like for Russian Jews living in the 1900's and how their lives changed in a blink of an eye. If you like historical fiction with a touch of fantasy thrown in, then you'll love this book.
