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Nicholas and Alexandra
by Robert K. Massie
A fascinating and very well researched biography of Nicholas and Alexandra Romanov. Robert K. Massie is a very gifted writer. Although this is non-fiction, the author has an incredible way with words that transports you into the world of Imperial Russia and makes you feel like you're a silent observer of all the events unfolding. Massie provided background information on almost every character and even in further chapters would put a quick description of someone that was already mentioned so that helped me keep track of the names of the numerous ministers and generals. While I was reading, I couldn't help but become angry at Alexandra's obsession and naivety with Rasputin. Ministers would warn Nicholas and Alexandra of Rasputin's antics and Alexandra would treat these stories as lies and find ways to get the ministers dismissed. Nicholas on the other hand came across as likable and very kind, but meek and unassertive. Like another reader, I wondered if Nicholas had told Alexandra to stay out of politics or if Alix never married Nicky would this have never happened? Although the ending is no surprise, it was still heart-breaking to read how everything happened in Ekaterinburg. Great read for anyone interested in Russian or Royal history.