Paul Fagan
This book will put a smile on your face. Its main character is determined to see the best in people and situations, even after his own situation abruptly changes for the worst. It also works well for readers trying to avoid a depressing story. Much can be said about Russian history, but words like "fun" or "whimsical" don't generally spring to mind. The author's focus isn't the gory details of revolution though, but a colourful tale about a man and a hotel stuck in an era that disappears around him.
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Tyler Talkie
This book was very fun and challenging to read. Count Rostov is an amazing character with tons of wit, charm and cleverness, yet, he is still a confused numbskull at times which makes him extremely dynamic. He was never mean-spirited or rude nor was he angry or violent. This made him extremely likable. The plot and the side characters were a bit less appealing. The were all very bland including Rostov's adopted daughter Sophia who, as a young girl was interesting but as a young woman was dull. Sadly, the plot was quite flat in places as well, though, it still had many fun quirks. Overall, this book was as good as it was marketed to be. Sadly, that means it was just mediocre.
Woken't
A highly evocative rendering of another time, place and people ... loved it until, quite literally, the very last sentence; ergo, 4 🌟 instead of 5 because I would have preferred an alternate ending. But that is, of course, just me, and I may be a bit unfair for withholding the full 5🌟. Again, just me.
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