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pachypedia's review against another edition
5.0
Me ha gustado mucho este libro por dos razones: primero, porque a pesar de ser una novela histórica que narra desde casi el nacimiento hasta la muerte de la emperatriz, lo hace de una manera muy ágil, sin que se haga pesado en ningún momento. Y, segundo, porque da lo que promete, una novela centrada en la persona de la emperatriz, su personalidad, vida personal y su papel diplomático, sin dejarse llevar por el peso de otros personajes históricos que la rodean.
ievastrazdina's review against another edition
4.0
Dānijas princese Minnija sapņo apprecēties aiz mīlestības, kas gandrīz izdodas, tomēr izredzētais Krievijas cara dēls Nikolajs iet bojā un viņa brālis – Aleksandrs III Romanovs brālim apsola apprecēt Minniju. Ne tā kā Minnija to bija iztēlojusies, tomēr viņa ieprecas cariskajā ģimenē un viņai ir lemts kļūt par pēdējā cara Nikolaja II Romanova māti - Mariju Fjodorovnu.
Lai gan Krievijā valda cars, šis stāsts jau atkal ir par sievietes ietekmi, spēju skatīties uz lietām kopumā un iegrozīt vīra tēva, vīra vai dēla domas pareizā gultnē. Nereti ar, bet tikpat bieži – bez panākumiem.
Autors stāsta par sadzīvi cariskajā Krievijā, par cara ģimenes likstām un prieka brīžiem, par galma intrigām, izvirtībām (kas jāatzīst nobāl uz Katrīnas I laiku par ko uzzinājām grāmatā “Pētera imperatore”, tomēr tāpat bija ko pabrīnīties) un starpvalstu diplomātiskajām attiecībām. Par Krievijas impērijas sabrukšanu un nu bijušās imperatores centieniem līdz pat pēdējam brīdim saturēt kopā ģimeni un saglabāt pašcieņu, lai gan uz beigām šie pūliņi līdzinājās ūdens nešanai divās saujās, kur tas nepielūdzams aizplūst.
Šo grāmatu lasīju ar lielu interesei, jo kaut kā tā sanācis, ka atmiņā spilgti nosēdies cariskās Krievijas “zelta laiks”, bet par tā norietu lasīts bija maz. Vecos cara laikus un jaunos boļševiku laikus nosacīti nošķir 1905.gada revolūcija, tomēr, kādi notikumi risinājās laikā, kad boļševiki līdzās pastāvēja ar caru, kā bija iespējams, ka cariskā Krievija padodas boļševiku prasībām, kas notika ar ietekmīgo Romānovu dzimtu un kāda loma tur bija apdziedātajam Rasputinam – to visu uzzināju no šī stāsta.
Caur lappusēm ļoti varēja just, ka autors nopietni pētījis laiku par kuru raksta līdz pat detaļām, lai vidi atainotu iespējami ticamāku. Negaidiet no šīs grāmatas brutālo un nežēlīgo Sabuļaskaites “Pētera imperatori”, jo šis ir cits laiks un šis ir arī cits autora rokraksts, tomēr iesaku šo izlasīt – labs, izglītojošs vēsturisks romāns.
Interesanti, ka šajā stāstā nejūtu līdzi nevienam varonim – bija interesanti, bet kaut kādu iemeslu dēļ nespēju izjust īpašu empātiju pret cariskās ģimenes ciešanām un just līdzi viņu nestundās.
4,2⭐️
Lai gan Krievijā valda cars, šis stāsts jau atkal ir par sievietes ietekmi, spēju skatīties uz lietām kopumā un iegrozīt vīra tēva, vīra vai dēla domas pareizā gultnē. Nereti ar, bet tikpat bieži – bez panākumiem.
Autors stāsta par sadzīvi cariskajā Krievijā, par cara ģimenes likstām un prieka brīžiem, par galma intrigām, izvirtībām (kas jāatzīst nobāl uz Katrīnas I laiku par ko uzzinājām grāmatā “Pētera imperatore”, tomēr tāpat bija ko pabrīnīties) un starpvalstu diplomātiskajām attiecībām. Par Krievijas impērijas sabrukšanu un nu bijušās imperatores centieniem līdz pat pēdējam brīdim saturēt kopā ģimeni un saglabāt pašcieņu, lai gan uz beigām šie pūliņi līdzinājās ūdens nešanai divās saujās, kur tas nepielūdzams aizplūst.
Šo grāmatu lasīju ar lielu interesei, jo kaut kā tā sanācis, ka atmiņā spilgti nosēdies cariskās Krievijas “zelta laiks”, bet par tā norietu lasīts bija maz. Vecos cara laikus un jaunos boļševiku laikus nosacīti nošķir 1905.gada revolūcija, tomēr, kādi notikumi risinājās laikā, kad boļševiki līdzās pastāvēja ar caru, kā bija iespējams, ka cariskā Krievija padodas boļševiku prasībām, kas notika ar ietekmīgo Romānovu dzimtu un kāda loma tur bija apdziedātajam Rasputinam – to visu uzzināju no šī stāsta.
Caur lappusēm ļoti varēja just, ka autors nopietni pētījis laiku par kuru raksta līdz pat detaļām, lai vidi atainotu iespējami ticamāku. Negaidiet no šīs grāmatas brutālo un nežēlīgo Sabuļaskaites “Pētera imperatori”, jo šis ir cits laiks un šis ir arī cits autora rokraksts, tomēr iesaku šo izlasīt – labs, izglītojošs vēsturisks romāns.
Interesanti, ka šajā stāstā nejūtu līdzi nevienam varonim – bija interesanti, bet kaut kādu iemeslu dēļ nespēju izjust īpašu empātiju pret cariskās ģimenes ciešanām un just līdzi viņu nestundās.
4,2⭐️
bookishblond's review against another edition
5.0
Last year I read Gortner's [b:The Last Queen|2367495|The Last Queen|C.W. Gortner|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1432639272l/2367495._SY75_.jpg|2374321] which is one of the best historical fiction books I have ever read. Seriously. So I was thrilled to see Gortner has a new(ish) book about my second favorite royal family (after the Tudors, of course)--the Romanovs.
The Romanov Empress is about Empress Marie (Minnie to her family and friends), a Danish princess who married the heir to the Russian empire, eventually becoming the mother of the last tsar. I think this book is the first book about the family I've read that isn't focused on Nicholas, Alexandra, and their children--The Romanov Empress is all about Minnie's life. I loved this perspective. Through Minnie's eyes, we see a different Alexandra.
Full review to come!
The Romanov Empress is about Empress Marie (Minnie to her family and friends), a Danish princess who married the heir to the Russian empire, eventually becoming the mother of the last tsar. I think this book is the first book about the family I've read that isn't focused on Nicholas, Alexandra, and their children--The Romanov Empress is all about Minnie's life. I loved this perspective. Through Minnie's eyes, we see a different Alexandra.
Full review to come!
josieak's review against another edition
5.0
Like watching the most exquisitely beautiful train wreck happening in a gold and richly jeweled carriage to dramatic music. I thought I knew so much about Russian history having lived there, gotten a degree in the language and history, and explored many of the places in this book, but I learned so much seeing things from the perspective of Empress Maria Feodorovna. Sandwiched between Tsars who were murdered, a charming and brave woman with true compassion and grit, she had the potential to change the course of time and history, but alas, was not able to sway the men in power.
I had minor issues with some of the pronunciation of the audio narrator, but despite the necessary redundancy of the retelling of a woman's life, I didn't find my ear snagged on weak words or frequently used phrases and the drama kept pulling me in to the bitter end. I wished so much that something could change, but I submit to history and applaud the author on a masterfully written book.
I had minor issues with some of the pronunciation of the audio narrator, but despite the necessary redundancy of the retelling of a woman's life, I didn't find my ear snagged on weak words or frequently used phrases and the drama kept pulling me in to the bitter end. I wished so much that something could change, but I submit to history and applaud the author on a masterfully written book.
lilyofthevalleyyy's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Since my childhood, I was always told the story of Anastasia Romanov because of my name Anastasia. My interest in the history of the Tsar's family grew and over the years I tried to understand the history of the Romanovs. This book about the life of Princess Dagmar of Denmark (mother of Nicholas Il and last Tsar of the Russian Empire) brought the story to life and provided an incredible insight.
100pagesaday's review against another edition
5.0
Princess Dagmar of Denmark or Minnie is a daughter to Denmark's King Christian IX and sister to Alexandra, who would marry Edward VII and become Queen of the United Kingdom. Minnie knows she too must marry and would rather marry for love. When she meets Nicholas Alexandrovich, or Nixa, the Tsarevich of Russia, Minnie is taken. However, as fate would have it, Minnie marries Nixa's brother, Sasha, Tsesarevich Alexander of Russia, and eventually becomes Grand Duchess Maria Feodorovna of Russia. Minnie must adjust to Russia, a new religion and rules of royalty. Minnie exceeds in her role and is a driving force within the Russian government. Although, times are changing in Russia and things become dangerous for Minnie and her family. Minnie sees that the government also needs to change. When her beloved Sasha passes, Minnie's son, Nicholas becomes Tsar. Nicholas' wife, Alexandra is not as diplomatic as Minnie and finds herself in a war of wills with Minnie. As actual war finds its way to Russia's door, Nicholas heeds his wife's opinion and that of her mystic Rasputin over Minnie's and brings the downfall of the Russian empire with him.
With historically accurate detail, The Romanov Empress gives an in-depth and entertaining look at the amazing woman behind the storied last Tsar of Russia. Told from Minnie's point of view from the time she was a teenager through her son's death, we get a full view of her life. I went into this book not knowing much at all about this time in Russia's history and I was very pleased that I was able to learn about Russia through her eyes. As Minnie came to love Russia, she saw the faults as well as its amazing features. Minnie wanted Russia to grow, change and survive, but as a woman she could only offer so much guidance to the men in her life. I enjoyed seeing how Minnie was able to affect change in the government, even if the men did not always listen. I also took to heart her and her sister, Alix's motto of living to the next day: "You will live,...You can do nothing else." It was very insightful to see Minnie's relationship with her son Nicholas and his wife Alexandra especially when Rasputin came into the picture. I did not know the breadth of Rasputin's influence on Russia at the time and his relationship with Alexandra and her children. Maria's story brings us through the fabled deaths of her son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. While I knew of this story, I was unaware of the reasons behind it and the political climate of Russia at the time. Overall, an astounding and epic tale of Tsarina Maria Feodorovna.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
With historically accurate detail, The Romanov Empress gives an in-depth and entertaining look at the amazing woman behind the storied last Tsar of Russia. Told from Minnie's point of view from the time she was a teenager through her son's death, we get a full view of her life. I went into this book not knowing much at all about this time in Russia's history and I was very pleased that I was able to learn about Russia through her eyes. As Minnie came to love Russia, she saw the faults as well as its amazing features. Minnie wanted Russia to grow, change and survive, but as a woman she could only offer so much guidance to the men in her life. I enjoyed seeing how Minnie was able to affect change in the government, even if the men did not always listen. I also took to heart her and her sister, Alix's motto of living to the next day: "You will live,...You can do nothing else." It was very insightful to see Minnie's relationship with her son Nicholas and his wife Alexandra especially when Rasputin came into the picture. I did not know the breadth of Rasputin's influence on Russia at the time and his relationship with Alexandra and her children. Maria's story brings us through the fabled deaths of her son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. While I knew of this story, I was unaware of the reasons behind it and the political climate of Russia at the time. Overall, an astounding and epic tale of Tsarina Maria Feodorovna.
This book was received for free in return for an honest review.
evadravina's review against another edition
5.0
Spožums un posts dzīvo vienuviet.
Man bija jābūt stiprai viņu abu dēļ. Jo, tāpat kā viņi bija mana dzīve, es biju arī visa viņu dzīve.
Mūsu bērni izaug, kā tu saki. Tā tam jābūt. Bet viņi mūs nepamet. Viņi to dara tikai tad, ja palikt ar mums viņiem ir neiespējami.
Nekas cits tik skaudri neatklāja laika plūdumu, to, ka dzīvojam neziņā, kura diena mums būs pēdējā.
Man bija jābūt stiprai viņu abu dēļ. Jo, tāpat kā viņi bija mana dzīve, es biju arī visa viņu dzīve.
Mūsu bērni izaug, kā tu saki. Tā tam jābūt. Bet viņi mūs nepamet. Viņi to dara tikai tad, ja palikt ar mums viņiem ir neiespējami.
Nekas cits tik skaudri neatklāja laika plūdumu, to, ka dzīvojam neziņā, kura diena mums būs pēdējā.
ashkitty93's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
This was another solid piece of work from CW Gortner. I just think I may have hit my lifetime quota for reading about the Romanovs, whether in fiction or nonfiction. Which is rather a shame, because I know of at least 3 more Romanov-centered books on my TBR off the top of my head. Honestly the more I read about this family, the more they exhaust me. I liked that this novel centered on Dagmar/Maria Feodorovna (Nicholas II's mother), but even she had her moments.
Half a star docked because I was less than impressed with the audio narration.
Also wtf, it’s past midnight and my brain is not tired in the least, send help.
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This was another solid piece of work from CW Gortner. I just think I may have hit my lifetime quota for reading about the Romanovs, whether in fiction or nonfiction. Which is rather a shame, because I know of at least 3 more Romanov-centered books on my TBR off the top of my head. Honestly the more I read about this family, the more they exhaust me. I liked that this novel centered on Dagmar/Maria Feodorovna (Nicholas II's mother), but even she had her moments.
Half a star docked because I was less than impressed with the audio narration.
Also wtf, it’s past midnight and my brain is not tired in the least, send help.
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IT'S NARRATED BY MARIA FEODOROVNA I NEED IT