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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
I know that this is historical fiction, yet it is beautifully told, told in a believable way. I've always loved learning about the Romanovs, which lead me to read this novel. The pain and despair are so real, so vibrant. I recommend this book to all.
Despite knowing the outcome (spoiler: THEY ALL DIE!!), the author managed to craft a story that was so suspenseful, I couldn't put this book down. The characters really came to life, and the historic details were fascinating. Of course, being historical fiction, the book takes some liberties, but my understanding is that the author was very accurate with his facts. All around a stunning little book.
When reading this I was questioning how much of it was true and I was very impressed by the accuracy of the documentation of the final few weeks of the Romanov family despite this being historical fiction. The plot twists kept me guessing until the very last page. I feel like that's a cliche thing to say but I truly was shocked by the unveiling at the end.
An interesting (fictional) account of the last days of the Romanovs -- a compelling story, even if you know what's coming, and the fictional twists kept me guessing until the end.
Penso que todos conhecem a história dos Romanov. Nicolau II, o último czar da Rússia foi assassinado, juntamente com toda a sua família, após a revolução de 1917.
Mas o que não se sabe é o que realmente aconteceu nos seus últimos dias de vida. Este livro narra esses momentos pela voz de uma criança, ajudante de cozinha.
Conhecemos a prepotência de um homem, que pensava ter o poder de um deus. Não aceitou estabelecer reformas institucionais e falhou em impedir a ascensão dos bolcheviques, precipitando a queda de um império.
Algo que impressiona é a calma dessa família e a tentativa de fazer a sua vida o mais normal possível, mesmo estando exilados e lhes tendo sido retirada toda a opulência na qual viviam.
Uma narrativa fluida, com saltos temporais e com um final surpreendente.
Mas o que não se sabe é o que realmente aconteceu nos seus últimos dias de vida. Este livro narra esses momentos pela voz de uma criança, ajudante de cozinha.
Conhecemos a prepotência de um homem, que pensava ter o poder de um deus. Não aceitou estabelecer reformas institucionais e falhou em impedir a ascensão dos bolcheviques, precipitando a queda de um império.
Algo que impressiona é a calma dessa família e a tentativa de fazer a sua vida o mais normal possível, mesmo estando exilados e lhes tendo sido retirada toda a opulência na qual viviam.
Uma narrativa fluida, com saltos temporais e com um final surpreendente.
Fijn fictief geschreven boek over de laatste dagen van de gevangenschap van de laatste tsaar van Rusland en zijn gezin, verteld door de jongen die daar op dat moment in de keuken werkzaam is. Met een verrassende plotwending!
Difficult but worth it
Since it's about the deaths of the Romanovs, this book is of course bloody, but it is excellent. The frame story is a bit awkward at times, but most of it is fascinating and keeps you on the edge of your seat. It is very well researched and includes actual historical documents.
Since it's about the deaths of the Romanovs, this book is of course bloody, but it is excellent. The frame story is a bit awkward at times, but most of it is fascinating and keeps you on the edge of your seat. It is very well researched and includes actual historical documents.
Very good read. Learned a lot about Russia and the Tsar.
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes