A review by maxs0008
Chimes of a Lost Cathedral by Janet Fitch

5.0

I love all of Janet Fitch’s work. Her knack for language and storytelling are undeniably beautiful, weaving culture, art, and history in with the characters like a poem in itself. The Marina books contain the same beauty I’ve read and reread in White Oleander and Paint it Black, but the details from the Russian Revolution are an additional layer that took my breath away. I felt like I was living in the revolutionary times with Marina, and learned so much more than I ever did in history classes. The extensive and careful research Janet dedicated herself to are evident and so worthwhile. This is a deliciously rich story woven with so many layers and characters. Inspiring and daring, Marina grew into what she was always meant for, the captain of her own ship.