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A review by lilreaderbug
Natasha's Dance: A Cultural History of Russia by Orlando Figes
1.0
About halfway through i began noticing a number of factual errors, including plots of well-known literary works (Heart of Dog, War and Peace, Anna Karenina), word origins, and claiming that 14 years = a quarter century. I then looked at other GR reviews and found others noticing the same and more. It's a pity, i was pretty excited about the discussion of Russian art and music, but now I do not think I can trust the contents of this book.
Oh, and the author apparently wrote reviews on Amazon under another name trashing his competitors and praising his own works. Initially he tried to blame his wife before the evidence forced him to admit his misdeeds. I won't be reading anything else from Figes because he can't get his facts straight and he is immature and deceptive.
I'm giving this 1.5 stars. I would have done 4 stars if it were not for reasons I outlined.
Oh, and the author apparently wrote reviews on Amazon under another name trashing his competitors and praising his own works. Initially he tried to blame his wife before the evidence forced him to admit his misdeeds. I won't be reading anything else from Figes because he can't get his facts straight and he is immature and deceptive.
I'm giving this 1.5 stars. I would have done 4 stars if it were not for reasons I outlined.