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A review by anneaustex
The Patriots by Sana Krasikov
3.0
While I admire the scope and the subject matter of this book I did not particularly enjoy reading it. I think the author did a masterful job of telling this really big and important story about Stalinist Russia through the eyes of an immigrant family of multiple generations. It was sad to see the idealistic dreams of the young Florence be shattered by the realities of her new life. To follow her son Julian as his dreams failed to match realities. Then young Lenny, who loved his grandmother with steadfast devotion, began to learn the true story of her life and the way she kept it all so guarded.
Despite the chapter headings with dates, I found it somewhat difficult to follow the story line through the war years and into modern day. Add to that it was told from different characters' perspectives requiring the reader to stay really actively engaged to know who the story was following and when.
I think Sana Krasikov is a brilliant writer and storyteller, this just wasn't a perfect book for me and I realize I am in the very small minority with that opinion.
Despite the chapter headings with dates, I found it somewhat difficult to follow the story line through the war years and into modern day. Add to that it was told from different characters' perspectives requiring the reader to stay really actively engaged to know who the story was following and when.
I think Sana Krasikov is a brilliant writer and storyteller, this just wasn't a perfect book for me and I realize I am in the very small minority with that opinion.