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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
I love reading about little-known historical stories. This is about a conspiracy to save the Romanov's from their impending murder's. Fascinating stuff!
Before I get into my review, I just have to say this is incredible. Go buy this today.
My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Disclaimers: I received an arc of this book from the publisher, Howard Books (a division of Simon and Schuster) in exchange for my honest opinion.
My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: Wow! Just wow! That's all I really need to say about this book. I adored everything about this book. It is easily one of my favorites of the year.
I feel like the synopsis accurately describes maybe 18% of the novel if not less. In the first thirty pages, Dr. Pavlov does discover two bodies perfectly preserved in permafrost that leads to her discovery of the Romanov conspiracy; however, most of the novel is told as if the characters from 1918 were telling the story themselves.
The first thirty pages were great, but not spectacular. The rest of the novel was mind-blowing.
I absolutely adored the story that Meade created because it was gripping, compelling, and addicting. I didn't just devour this book, the novel consumed me. I couldn't think of anything else. I read for hours and then realized I hadn't eaten all day. However, I couldn't stop reading.
I loved all of the characters in this novel. I won't take the time to list them. But they all seemed so realistic. They didn't all get the happy ending I wanted them to have either, which made Meade's novel more realistic and also more heart-breaking.
I could gush about this book for hours. But I'm just going to say I adored this book. Don't just read this one, buy this one. You will absolutely adore it. I love mystery, thriller, action books and this book ranks among the best I've ever read.
In Summary: I can't find the words to adequately express how truly incredible this book is. This book consumed me. I couldn't think of anything else. Definitely worth buying.
The Wrap-up: This book was one that I was sad to finish. It was so incredible that I couldn't bear the thought of parting with it. I will definitely be stalking...I mean keeping tabs on...this author. In case you can't tell, I LOVE LOVE LOVED this novel. Go buy it right now!
Love,
Danica Page
My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Disclaimers: I received an arc of this book from the publisher, Howard Books (a division of Simon and Schuster) in exchange for my honest opinion.
My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: Wow! Just wow! That's all I really need to say about this book. I adored everything about this book. It is easily one of my favorites of the year.
I feel like the synopsis accurately describes maybe 18% of the novel if not less. In the first thirty pages, Dr. Pavlov does discover two bodies perfectly preserved in permafrost that leads to her discovery of the Romanov conspiracy; however, most of the novel is told as if the characters from 1918 were telling the story themselves.
The first thirty pages were great, but not spectacular. The rest of the novel was mind-blowing.
I absolutely adored the story that Meade created because it was gripping, compelling, and addicting. I didn't just devour this book, the novel consumed me. I couldn't think of anything else. I read for hours and then realized I hadn't eaten all day. However, I couldn't stop reading.
I loved all of the characters in this novel. I won't take the time to list them. But they all seemed so realistic. They didn't all get the happy ending I wanted them to have either, which made Meade's novel more realistic and also more heart-breaking.
I could gush about this book for hours. But I'm just going to say I adored this book. Don't just read this one, buy this one. You will absolutely adore it. I love mystery, thriller, action books and this book ranks among the best I've ever read.
In Summary: I can't find the words to adequately express how truly incredible this book is. This book consumed me. I couldn't think of anything else. Definitely worth buying.
The Wrap-up: This book was one that I was sad to finish. It was so incredible that I couldn't bear the thought of parting with it. I will definitely be stalking...I mean keeping tabs on...this author. In case you can't tell, I LOVE LOVE LOVED this novel. Go buy it right now!
Love,
Danica Page
Just couldn't get into it. Gave up about two hours into the narration.
It was alright, the majority of the story takes place in Russia during the time around the Romanov executions and that part was fantastic. I felt like the premise to get us there was weak and almost unnecessary.
This one took me about 100 pages to get into, but once I got going I could not put this book down! Fabulous story, and fascinating look at what could have happened.
So, first you should probably know a few things about me. I love just about everything to do with anything Irish. History, myth, stories, song, poetry, people, language, food. You name I have yet to enjoy it (except Colcannon. I haven’t had it but cabbage and me… we aren’t enemies, but we aren’t exactly on speaking terms. The second thing you need to know before I tell you about this book is I LOVE anything to do with the Romanov’s story. Particularly survival stories and such.
So this book was right up my literary alley. It needs to be noted that I have an ARC (advanced Readers Copy) that my mom and dad picked up from a booksellers convention, so some of the wiriting was a bit rough, mostly it was as if a word wasn’t tyuped where it should be, but you knew what it was supposed to be. Also as such there is probably some minor differences between the published version and the ARC so I’ll keep it to the bare bones of the story.
I Loved this book. Absolutely Loved it. (again, Might be biased)
It’s based on a rumor/myth/story that there was a rescue attempt out of Ireland to save the Romanov’s before they were executed. There is of course a bit of romance interwoven throughout the story with a healthy does of action. (It is after all Russia during the beginnings of WWI and the over throw of the Tzars.) Through in some secret societies for good measure.
Overall I thought Meade did a really great job about weaving this story together, It makes me wonder which parts of it were true and which parts he fictionalized.
And as with all good Irish Literature (and some Russian since they seem to have similarities as far as the dark side of literature goes) this story has it’s very own bittersweet ending that aptly fits it’s gruesome content.
I could go on and on about this book and delve into the story of Joe Boyle, the enigmatic Irish-Canadian who has just a touch of the James Bond in him. I could tell you all about Lydia Ryan’s bravery and courage and wit as she worked as a arms smuggler to supply the Irish with weapons for their rebellion against the British crown and how she was whisked up in this daring plot to save the Romanov’s. Of her heartbreaks and joys and near misses. I could tell you Everything I know about Uri, and Yakov, and Phillip Sorg and what the world doesn't know about their heroic tragic deeds. But If I told you all of this, You really wouldn't have a need to pick up and read this book yourself and enjoy this thrilling and beautiful book.
So this book was right up my literary alley. It needs to be noted that I have an ARC (advanced Readers Copy) that my mom and dad picked up from a booksellers convention, so some of the wiriting was a bit rough, mostly it was as if a word wasn’t tyuped where it should be, but you knew what it was supposed to be. Also as such there is probably some minor differences between the published version and the ARC so I’ll keep it to the bare bones of the story.
I Loved this book. Absolutely Loved it. (again, Might be biased)
It’s based on a rumor/myth/story that there was a rescue attempt out of Ireland to save the Romanov’s before they were executed. There is of course a bit of romance interwoven throughout the story with a healthy does of action. (It is after all Russia during the beginnings of WWI and the over throw of the Tzars.) Through in some secret societies for good measure.
Overall I thought Meade did a really great job about weaving this story together, It makes me wonder which parts of it were true and which parts he fictionalized.
And as with all good Irish Literature (and some Russian since they seem to have similarities as far as the dark side of literature goes) this story has it’s very own bittersweet ending that aptly fits it’s gruesome content.
I could go on and on about this book and delve into the story of Joe Boyle, the enigmatic Irish-Canadian who has just a touch of the James Bond in him. I could tell you all about Lydia Ryan’s bravery and courage and wit as she worked as a arms smuggler to supply the Irish with weapons for their rebellion against the British crown and how she was whisked up in this daring plot to save the Romanov’s. Of her heartbreaks and joys and near misses. I could tell you Everything I know about Uri, and Yakov, and Phillip Sorg and what the world doesn't know about their heroic tragic deeds. But If I told you all of this, You really wouldn't have a need to pick up and read this book yourself and enjoy this thrilling and beautiful book.
This book keeps you on the edge of your seat. There are so many plot twists.
Pretty good page-turner. Very believable version of events, in which a secret mission tries to save the Russian royal family, family from execution. Liked the characters a lot, and it's very well written, you'll always want to come back for that one more chapter. It also makes you think about the events after finishing the book, and I'm pretty sure I'll read more about this.
Apparently I will read any piece of crap if there are Romanovs in it...
Overall a good book, had some issues with his style of writing, but great story line. Good ending, brought it all together.