A review by mjcourchesne
The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean

4.0

An engrossing novel centering around Marina, her vivid memories of war-torn Soviet Leningrad, & the slow loss of her grip on the present day life in the US. Dean paints a detailed picture of the Hermitage during the war; so good, you feel the characters' gnawing hunger & can imagine the paintings Marina describes in your mind's eye. I found myself partly surprised & disappointed that the book came to an end.