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A review by hobbes4626
The Patriots by Sana Krasikov
5.0
I want to thank First To Read for an advanced copy of Sana Krasikov for an advanced copy of The Patriots A Novel. This is honestly the first Russian historical fiction book I have ever read. I usually tend to stick to English, Scottish and American historical fiction. It is with a saddened heart that I have to add that with the holidays and all the hussle and bustle I have about 50-75 more pages to read! I am pleading with First to Read to extend my loan! If that is not possible, I will definitely be sitting in Barnes and Noble with a nice cup of Vanilla Chi to finish up this book! When I finally had some "me" time sat down to finish up this novel, the dreaded pop up said my loan had expired. :( However, this book will not go unfinished.
This has to be one of the most well researched, well written, well developed story line, plot and characters I have ever read! I have forgotten all about Russian history from my school age years so of course I researched many of the events that unfolded within the story. Not only did I fall in love with all of the characters in the story, but I felt as if I were right there next to them.
The story starts in the 1930's when Florence leaves Brooklyn to go to her ancestral home of Russia in hopes of better employment, love, independence and all those things we imagine must be better on the other side. Through actions, acquaintances, decisions she finds herself unable to leave Russia. The story weaves her son who needs to visit Moscow for his job in the Oil business and his journey is very different from his mothers. With this visit to Moscow, Julian has the opportunity to open his mother's files and learn about her life she was always so hesitant to speak about with him. Then there is Lenny, Florence's grandson, who in so many way is just like his grandmother. Lenny who lives in Russia, trying to make his fortune in the New Russia! Julian has plans of his own, wanting his son to return to America with him.
I found this book hard to put down, hard not to research in further detail the time periods and leaders involved in this story. I truly loved the characters and how the decisions and actions of Florence, affected not only her son, but also her grandson. I look forward to reading the last few pages! I do hope I am granted access for an extension. This is definitely a book that calls to you to read one more chapter, into the early morning!
I give this book a definite 5 ***** Stars. Highly recommend reading it if you enjoy historical fiction and if you enjoy learning! I look forward to reading more from this talented author as well!
This has to be one of the most well researched, well written, well developed story line, plot and characters I have ever read! I have forgotten all about Russian history from my school age years so of course I researched many of the events that unfolded within the story. Not only did I fall in love with all of the characters in the story, but I felt as if I were right there next to them.
The story starts in the 1930's when Florence leaves Brooklyn to go to her ancestral home of Russia in hopes of better employment, love, independence and all those things we imagine must be better on the other side. Through actions, acquaintances, decisions she finds herself unable to leave Russia. The story weaves her son who needs to visit Moscow for his job in the Oil business and his journey is very different from his mothers. With this visit to Moscow, Julian has the opportunity to open his mother's files and learn about her life she was always so hesitant to speak about with him. Then there is Lenny, Florence's grandson, who in so many way is just like his grandmother. Lenny who lives in Russia, trying to make his fortune in the New Russia! Julian has plans of his own, wanting his son to return to America with him.
I found this book hard to put down, hard not to research in further detail the time periods and leaders involved in this story. I truly loved the characters and how the decisions and actions of Florence, affected not only her son, but also her grandson. I look forward to reading the last few pages! I do hope I am granted access for an extension. This is definitely a book that calls to you to read one more chapter, into the early morning!
I give this book a definite 5 ***** Stars. Highly recommend reading it if you enjoy historical fiction and if you enjoy learning! I look forward to reading more from this talented author as well!