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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
I loved loved loved this book. It was so rich and historical, and the culture was spot on, at least, from what I understand from my studies. The plot had a way of catching you and keeping you until the very last word.
informative
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
EXTREMELY MILD SPOILERS WITHIN (because I can't give a review on this book without talking in the loosest terms about the ending)
I'm honestly not sure how to describe this book. On one hand, it's incredible - the story is fantastic, the writing beautiful and haunting, the characterization to a T. On the other hand, the ending...reminded me almost of a book by[a:Jodi Picoult|7128|Jodi Picoult|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1339242079p2/7128.jpg], where it makes you reevaluate the entire story. Unlike a Jodi Picoult novel, where the story is different than you thought it was, this ending changed my opinion of the entire book and was too big of a shake-up for me to fully comprehend.
I'm honestly not sure how to describe this book. On one hand, it's incredible - the story is fantastic, the writing beautiful and haunting, the characterization to a T. On the other hand, the ending...reminded me almost of a book by[a:Jodi Picoult|7128|Jodi Picoult|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1339242079p2/7128.jpg], where it makes you reevaluate the entire story. Unlike a Jodi Picoult novel, where the story is different than you thought it was, this ending changed my opinion of the entire book and was too big of a shake-up for me to fully comprehend.
This is the story of the last days of the Romanovs told from the perspective of the kitchen boy, Leonka. I really enjoyed this book and the twist at the end made it even better. I highly recommend it.
Clearly well-researched and a work of passion; the pages fly away as one gets more and more into the story.
Read it for the fucking twist at the end, though!
Read it for the fucking twist at the end, though!
A very interesting twist to the whole Anastasia story. We're all fascinated by the idea of someone surviving such a terrible act of violence. Might be a little slow to get into, but it's very interesting.
Historical fiction about the Russian Romanov family, told by a witness to their massacre - a young kitchen boy named Leonka. A little slow at times, but near the end when the action picks up, I read right on through to the end. Big twist at the end that seemed almost thrown in as a way to end the book. Made me want to know a little more about this tragic family. Easy read.
I don’t know how to even feel. The twists and turns kept me hooked from the very start and I loved all the information that was woven into the story. The plot twist at the end was so unbelievably unexpected that I was and still am shocked. An incredibly written and fascinating story. One of the best Romanov books I’ve read so far.
I love everything about the story of Anastasia and the Romonovs.
theme - read a book that takes place somewhere you've always wanted to visit.
theme - read a book that takes place somewhere you've always wanted to visit.
I really enjoyed this one. Nice twist at the end. My only beef is that it was too short! :)