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236 reviews for:
Nicolau e Alexandra: O relato clássico da queda da dinastia Romanov
Robert K. Massie, Angela Lobo de Andrade
4.28 AVERAGE
236 reviews for:
Nicolau e Alexandra: O relato clássico da queda da dinastia Romanov
Robert K. Massie, Angela Lobo de Andrade
4.28 AVERAGE
Massie's own spin on this story, as the father of a hemophiliac, adds an extra resonance to the history of the Romanovs, allowing us insight into the desperation of the tsar and tsarina to help their son at all costs.
One of my all-time favorite books. Though it's been years since I've read this book, the emotional impact it had on me remains. The concept of taking an historic subject, and humanizing it - explaining the world-changing decisions that were made, based on a child's illness, was an eye-opener for me. Highly recommended; don't be surprised if reading this triggers more research into this royal family, Rasputin, and Russian history.
Well written and interesting. Got a bit bogged down by the huge cast of characters. Rasputin was a freaky dude and can almost single-handedly be held responsible for the downfall of the Russian monarchy.
informative
slow-paced
Well-written--I read it again after I finished the last page. I had always been curious about the story of the last Tsar and his family. The author did an exceptional job of conveying the days of the Romanov family from its rise to its tragic end. His descriptions of Alexi's hemophilia haunt me even today, weeks after I put this book down. Well-researched; I appreciated the photographs.
Nicholas and Alexandra: devoted parents, terrible rulers.
dark
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Definitely indulged in the “lost glamour and glitter” of the Romanovs, but really enjoyable read. Always get sad at the murders.
I don't know why I haven't read this before now. I've always assumed it is the sort of gold standard of N & A bios. It was certainly very readable. I would be curious to see if my reaction was any different had I read this first, without any prior knowledge. This is by far the most sympathetic portrayal of them I've come across. That did bother me a tad, I mean I'm sure they were Nice Folks, and all, but let's face it, Nicholas was something of a dolt and Alicky was bordering on loony at times. They certainly had no business running a huge country in the midst of horrendous crisis. They would have made very pleasant Cousin George-style monarchs with no real power. (if you are a wimp like me, read the last chapter first and get it over with, then you don't have to dread it coming up)
dark
informative
slow-paced