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Mar 12, 2019
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I think I was born an aficionado of Historical Fiction. Certainly I don't remember a time before.
Just before A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW was announced as our first read for this quarter, I had discovered, and determined to read THE WITCHES OF ST. PETERSBURG, a novel whose setting is almost immediately prior to the time period of A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW. Unfortunately for me, at the moment I only have access to the audio versions of either, so I hope to "re-read" both soon in text.
I had not yet read auth ...more
Just before A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW was announced as our first read for this quarter, I had discovered, and determined to read THE WITCHES OF ST. PETERSBURG, a novel whose setting is almost immediately prior to the time period of A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW. Unfortunately for me, at the moment I only have access to the audio versions of either, so I hope to "re-read" both soon in text.
I had not yet read auth ...more
Brilliant last line! What is it with Russian books and quote-worthy opening and finishing lines!
Russia is oft-painted in gloom and despondency, especially in the timeline after the revolution. However, by a sleight of hand, the author here took an aristocratic noble from War&Peace and relocated him to the Bolveshik Russia.
Sleight of hand why - because it allows the reader to see what is wrong about Russia without being taken to the Gulags or being introduced to some KGB thug. In the setting of ...more
Russia is oft-painted in gloom and despondency, especially in the timeline after the revolution. However, by a sleight of hand, the author here took an aristocratic noble from War&Peace and relocated him to the Bolveshik Russia.
Sleight of hand why - because it allows the reader to see what is wrong about Russia without being taken to the Gulags or being introduced to some KGB thug. In the setting of ...more
A superb book. I had not previously read anything by this author. His writing style is fantastic —- clear, concise, witty. Beautifully written.
The characters are absolutely wonderful. I have rarely met a character as likeable and well formed as the Count. The other characters are also compelling, filling out a wonderful cast.
At first, I was concerned that the structure of the book would lead to a “plot lite” series of vignettes. I was wrong. The plot was perfect for this book. I really cared wha ...more
The characters are absolutely wonderful. I have rarely met a character as likeable and well formed as the Count. The other characters are also compelling, filling out a wonderful cast.
At first, I was concerned that the structure of the book would lead to a “plot lite” series of vignettes. I was wrong. The plot was perfect for this book. I really cared wha ...more
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