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A review by maria_pulver
Tatiana and Alexander by Paullina Simons
3.0
This books succeeds in being both better and duller than the [b: The Bronze Horseman|83144|The Bronze Horseman (The Bronze Horseman, #1)|Paullina Simons|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1327921996s/83144.jpg|12615171]. There is practically no independent plot - all the new events pertaining the heroes can be discussed at sufficient leisure in two or three chapters. Two thirds of the book are the thoughts and memories that expand on the events of the first book or their childhood. Though these passages are lengthly and sometimes really boring, they do create a more interesting and full exposition and allow us a better understanding of the heroes' motivations. Once again, the best descriptions are these of suffering, of the brutality of the Soviet system and the complete disregard of the value of individual life.
I believe a good and ferocious editor could have composed a good book of these two by picking the best bits and linking them together, as the overall story is not without merits. As it is the book looks like an attempt to make more money on the success of the first book .
I believe a good and ferocious editor could have composed a good book of these two by picking the best bits and linking them together, as the overall story is not without merits. As it is the book looks like an attempt to make more money on the success of the first book .