Tag Archive: Russian

‘The Snow Child’ by Eowyn Ivey: A (92%) – Aggregate Book Review

Excellent: 92%

Despite its length and a somewhat overly sentimental final act, ‘The Snow Child’ is a satisfying and beautifully-written debut novel about a couple that makes a child out of snow.

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‘Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman’ by Robert Massie: A (91%) – Aggregate Book Review

‘Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman’ by Robert Massie

Excellent: 91%

The Pulitzer-winning Massie’s writing is as spectacular as his subject matter in this biography of the Russian ruler. The book is long and very detailed, but that helps the reader get a very comprehensive and nuanced picture of the controversial person.

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