Russka: the Novel of Russia (Russka #1-2)
The steppe was quiet that night. So was the forest. Softly the wind moved over the land. Russia...Few countries are able to create such vivid images once you hear their names. Those of us who had the good fortune to visit that beautiful country will be able to understand the heart of this book even better. A land of antitheses, a land of classical and primitive beauty, a land created by blood, tears and religion, a land where every form of Art flourished, giving birth to Dostoevsky, Tolstoy,
Russia is a country far too infrequently written about by Western novelists, but with Russka, Edward Rutherfurd helps remedy that lack. This book is practically a class in Russian history (and fun besides). I wasn't sure about the format, which is best described as ten novellas and three short stories, following two families (and their offshoots) through hundreds of years. But it really works. The chapters flow logically, so I didn't feel at all disoriented jumping from one to another. And I
For some reason, I've been craving some early Russian history lately. I heard many good things about Rutherfurd's "Sarum: The Novel of England" and this novel, "Russka" had very good reviews as well, so I gave it a try. Unfortunately, it just didn't scratch my itch.I love to learn about history through well-written, mostly accurate, historic fiction like Bernard Cornwell's Saxon Chronicles or the novels of Ken Follett. I even enjoy straight-up history as long as it isn't too dry - for example
Wow what a book! Like the previous two Rutherfurd books Ive read, this massive beast of a book encompasses so many important parts of history thats its hard to describe all the key details! I must say Im happy that this one went in chronological order, unlike Paris 😂-The book spans several generations throughout Russian history, set in a fictitious town of Russka. I love the idea of taking interesting historical events and telling them with fictional characters, as you get a sense of connection
Insightful. Strangly sad. Characters I loved and hated. Laced with universal human truths. Using a narrative which sweeps through centuries, it becomes easier to understand how communism was a logical next step when it happened. And the eventual chaos after the collapse of the USSR also becomes easier to understand. The Eastern persspective was enlightening for me. I'm saddened by man's inhumanity to man - and mindful that we all particpate in it, no matter what country or time or activity we
I was a bit disappointed with this book. Perhaps some of the disappointment comes from the fact that this is a novel about Russia written by a non-Russian author. Although I think that the main source of my disappointment is the span of this novel. This novel literally stretches from 100 AD to 1990. With a span like that, it's hard to keep a consistent plot, and certainly the characters bear no relation to each other, other than the fact that they all live in the same place.This novel is the
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Original Title: | Russka: The Novel of Russia |
ISBN: | 0804109729 (ISBN13: 9780804109727) |
Edition Language: | English URL http://edwardrutherfurd.com/russka.html |
Series: | Russka #1-2 |
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Spanning 1800 years of Russia's history, people, poltics, and culture, Edward Rutherfurd, author of the phenomenally successful SARUM: THE NOVEL OF ENGLAND, tells a grand saga that is as multifaceted as Russia itself. Here is a story of a great civilization made human, played out through the lives of four families who are divided by ethnicity but united in shaping the destiny of their land.Point Epithetical Books Russka: the Novel of Russia (Russka #1-2)
Title | : | Russka: the Novel of Russia (Russka #1-2) |
Author | : | Edward Rutherfurd |
Book Format | : | mass_market |
Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
Pages | : | Pages: 945 pages |
Published | : | October 24th 1992 by Ivy Books (first published 1991) |
Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Cultural. Russia |
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This book. This sweeping saga of a huge nation. A proud nation, is why I cannot hate Russia. Also b.t.w., "They kinda rocked at the World Cup last year! Just saying!" I can despise the government. Hell, I'm about sick as can be about my own government. Die, Trump,.die! Yet, as always. People are so fucking human! Duh! No matter the decade, our age or our silly differences, all we want is a roof, food and family. Also, in my case, an electric blanket! Loved this book. Rutherfurd is better thanThe steppe was quiet that night. So was the forest. Softly the wind moved over the land. Russia...Few countries are able to create such vivid images once you hear their names. Those of us who had the good fortune to visit that beautiful country will be able to understand the heart of this book even better. A land of antitheses, a land of classical and primitive beauty, a land created by blood, tears and religion, a land where every form of Art flourished, giving birth to Dostoevsky, Tolstoy,
Russia is a country far too infrequently written about by Western novelists, but with Russka, Edward Rutherfurd helps remedy that lack. This book is practically a class in Russian history (and fun besides). I wasn't sure about the format, which is best described as ten novellas and three short stories, following two families (and their offshoots) through hundreds of years. But it really works. The chapters flow logically, so I didn't feel at all disoriented jumping from one to another. And I
For some reason, I've been craving some early Russian history lately. I heard many good things about Rutherfurd's "Sarum: The Novel of England" and this novel, "Russka" had very good reviews as well, so I gave it a try. Unfortunately, it just didn't scratch my itch.I love to learn about history through well-written, mostly accurate, historic fiction like Bernard Cornwell's Saxon Chronicles or the novels of Ken Follett. I even enjoy straight-up history as long as it isn't too dry - for example
Wow what a book! Like the previous two Rutherfurd books Ive read, this massive beast of a book encompasses so many important parts of history thats its hard to describe all the key details! I must say Im happy that this one went in chronological order, unlike Paris 😂-The book spans several generations throughout Russian history, set in a fictitious town of Russka. I love the idea of taking interesting historical events and telling them with fictional characters, as you get a sense of connection
Insightful. Strangly sad. Characters I loved and hated. Laced with universal human truths. Using a narrative which sweeps through centuries, it becomes easier to understand how communism was a logical next step when it happened. And the eventual chaos after the collapse of the USSR also becomes easier to understand. The Eastern persspective was enlightening for me. I'm saddened by man's inhumanity to man - and mindful that we all particpate in it, no matter what country or time or activity we
I was a bit disappointed with this book. Perhaps some of the disappointment comes from the fact that this is a novel about Russia written by a non-Russian author. Although I think that the main source of my disappointment is the span of this novel. This novel literally stretches from 100 AD to 1990. With a span like that, it's hard to keep a consistent plot, and certainly the characters bear no relation to each other, other than the fact that they all live in the same place.This novel is the
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