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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
3.5 stars.
Lots of characters, hard to keep track of them all.
Lots of characters, hard to keep track of them all.
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
“Each doll captures an extraordinary moment in time, in history, and each one shows how fragile, fleeting, yet how perfect that moment is--” Absolutely brilliant!!
This was such a great way to learn about Russia’s history, and the characters through whose eyes we experience this are all such fascinating characters. Rosie learns more about herself and finds out who she really is, and Tonya whose story is in a past timeline, transforms into a woman with immense courage. Tonya and Valentin’s romance was also quite beautiful, although it is filled with so many tribulations. Aside from history and romance, we also get an aura of mystery as Rosie continues to understand what happened in her childhood and find the answers as she is in Russia. There were other many characters that I didn’t mention that were all very fascinating as well and were very integral to the overall story. I would like to acknowledge Rosie’s mom though! My heart hurt for her once I got to understand more.
Also the other symbols, themes, or representations--really how you interpret it--were mind-blowing. For example, the use of the dolls and the little fairy tales in the book really adds to the beauty of the book once you understand them more. A part of me feels like I probably still do not understand their impact to the fullest, but I still recognize their role in the story!
I liked how everything came together by the end and it was truly a great ending!
***Thank you Berkley Publishing Group for a copy of this!
This was such a great way to learn about Russia’s history, and the characters through whose eyes we experience this are all such fascinating characters. Rosie learns more about herself and finds out who she really is, and Tonya whose story is in a past timeline, transforms into a woman with immense courage. Tonya and Valentin’s romance was also quite beautiful, although it is filled with so many tribulations. Aside from history and romance, we also get an aura of mystery as Rosie continues to understand what happened in her childhood and find the answers as she is in Russia. There were other many characters that I didn’t mention that were all very fascinating as well and were very integral to the overall story. I would like to acknowledge Rosie’s mom though! My heart hurt for her once I got to understand more.
Also the other symbols, themes, or representations--really how you interpret it--were mind-blowing. For example, the use of the dolls and the little fairy tales in the book really adds to the beauty of the book once you understand them more. A part of me feels like I probably still do not understand their impact to the fullest, but I still recognize their role in the story!
I liked how everything came together by the end and it was truly a great ending!
***Thank you Berkley Publishing Group for a copy of this!
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated