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04reves's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
jmkmirkes's review against another edition
3.0
Not a bad book by any means but not my favorite by Robert Alexander. The Kitchen Boy is hands down my favorite and I highly recommend that one instead of this.
lschoeb's review against another edition
3.0
I was a big fan of the Kitchen Boy and had been looking forward to reading another book by Robert Alexander. Unfortunately though, while this wasn't a bad book it lacked a lot of the...charm... I guess of the kitchen boy, something was missing and it was just a bland book in my opinion.
cjeanne99's review against another edition
2.0
Interesting - but not engaging. I never felt involved in the story.
samanthabryant's review against another edition
2.0
I liked looking at the Rasputin story without princess Anastasia. But there wasn't enough "there" there to keep me fully engaged.
mythicalbrit's review against another edition
1.0
TREMENDOUS disappointment. After being entirely captivated by Alexander's previous novel "The Kitchen Boy" and blown away by its surprise twist, I had very high hopes for this one. Unfortunately it fell flat on its face. It was predictable, unexciting and badly written; thankfully, it was also very short.
Not much more I can say about it.
Not much more I can say about it.
pixieauthoress's review against another edition
4.0
Read in Germany, June 2009.
Comments:
* painted Rasputin sympathetically despite holding him to all of his faults
* great book if you are interested in Rasputin or the fall of the Romanovs or just this period of Russian history in general
* Alexander voiced a young woman's thoughts very well
* liked the use of Russian words and info. on Russian food, clothing, etc.
* liked the way they delt with Rasputin "surviving" the poison. I'd read in another book ([b:Blood Relative|1177428|Blood Relative|Michael Gray|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181667043s/1177428.jpg|1165225] by Michael Gray) that it had been speculated whether the poison had even been put in his food as planned, so this was another interesting angle on the "Is Rasputin immortal?" idea.
* the cult reminded me a bit of my own church, LOL, with the dancing and extravagant worship. However, Maria worshipping God and then what happened afterwards (no spoilers!) wasn't exactly typical Christian behaviour.
Great book, and although I didn't love it, I would probably read another of Robert Alexander's novels in the future. 8/10
Comments:
* painted Rasputin sympathetically despite holding him to all of his faults
* great book if you are interested in Rasputin or the fall of the Romanovs or just this period of Russian history in general
* Alexander voiced a young woman's thoughts very well
* liked the use of Russian words and info. on Russian food, clothing, etc.
* liked the way they delt with Rasputin "surviving" the poison. I'd read in another book ([b:Blood Relative|1177428|Blood Relative|Michael Gray|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1181667043s/1177428.jpg|1165225] by Michael Gray) that it had been speculated whether the poison had even been put in his food as planned, so this was another interesting angle on the "Is Rasputin immortal?" idea.
* the cult reminded me a bit of my own church, LOL, with the dancing and extravagant worship. However, Maria worshipping God and then what happened afterwards (no spoilers!) wasn't exactly typical Christian behaviour.
Great book, and although I didn't love it, I would probably read another of Robert Alexander's novels in the future. 8/10
amyrn's review against another edition
5.0
You can tell the author has some background with Russia and worked hard to thoroughly research this time period. This was the first of his books I've read and it won't be my last. I really enjoyed the entire book and was pulled into the story from the very beginning. I felt the characters well developed for the time limit the author placed on himself (one week) and yes the man's behavior was cringe worthy at times but we have to also note the times for what they were and understand that a love from or for a child is often unconditional no matter their misgivings and wrong doings.
toastx2's review against another edition
4.0
This is one of the best books i have read in the the last 12 months.
Rasputin’s Daughter is considered historical fiction. it is based around Maria, one of Grigori Rasputin’s daughters. The book covers the time frame of up to a week prior to Rasputin’s death.
Rasputin himself has been world renowned as a charlatan, a genius, a monk, faith healer and psychic. in folklore, his powers were limitless, his ability to manipulate was matchless, and it took a whole lot to kill the bastard. most of the world knows him as one of the most evil and untamed humans ever to live.
Maria is a different person all together. she is mellow and loving, sweet and kindly. she sees nothing but purity in her father. Maria herself is confused, she is lonely and sad, but she has high hopes for her future. Maria is a daddy’s girl through and through.
the book reads well. the dialogue through out the book is excellent and persuasive.
RD leads you down som interesting thought paths. what happens if you remove the demonized perception of Rasputin and instead review the history of his culture in Siberia? was he really as evil as they all make him appear, or was he nothing more than a pawn in a political game, murdered and defamed in order to regain control during a coup? Maria’s perspective does exactly that, it allows him the luxury of “innocence” and allows the reader to see this historical figure in a light that would never normally be possible. we have all learned the legends too well to question them otherwise.
for anyone who cares for historical fiction, this is a great book. those who enjoy general fiction or romance thrillers, this is also a good choice.
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yes, for those who are interested, there is some detailed discussion on the size, length,girth of Rasputin’s cock.. no conversation pertaining to him is complete with out at least mentioning it.. it is is supposedly in the Russian museum of erotica, after all. the book even makes mention of his penis’s powers to heal, though it was still attached to his body during the time frame in the book.
go magic cock and undying men!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rasputin%27s_penis
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Rasputin’s Daughter is considered historical fiction. it is based around Maria, one of Grigori Rasputin’s daughters. The book covers the time frame of up to a week prior to Rasputin’s death.
Rasputin himself has been world renowned as a charlatan, a genius, a monk, faith healer and psychic. in folklore, his powers were limitless, his ability to manipulate was matchless, and it took a whole lot to kill the bastard. most of the world knows him as one of the most evil and untamed humans ever to live.
Maria is a different person all together. she is mellow and loving, sweet and kindly. she sees nothing but purity in her father. Maria herself is confused, she is lonely and sad, but she has high hopes for her future. Maria is a daddy’s girl through and through.
the book reads well. the dialogue through out the book is excellent and persuasive.
RD leads you down som interesting thought paths. what happens if you remove the demonized perception of Rasputin and instead review the history of his culture in Siberia? was he really as evil as they all make him appear, or was he nothing more than a pawn in a political game, murdered and defamed in order to regain control during a coup? Maria’s perspective does exactly that, it allows him the luxury of “innocence” and allows the reader to see this historical figure in a light that would never normally be possible. we have all learned the legends too well to question them otherwise.
for anyone who cares for historical fiction, this is a great book. those who enjoy general fiction or romance thrillers, this is also a good choice.
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yes, for those who are interested, there is some detailed discussion on the size, length,girth of Rasputin’s cock.. no conversation pertaining to him is complete with out at least mentioning it.. it is is supposedly in the Russian museum of erotica, after all. the book even makes mention of his penis’s powers to heal, though it was still attached to his body during the time frame in the book.
go magic cock and undying men!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rasputin%27s_penis
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estellabelle92's review against another edition
4.0
Almost as good as "The Kitchen Boy." I appreciated having a different viewpoint of Rasputin which helped make him seem more "human."