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I just finished my third read of this wonderful novel. It follows a young female poet in Petersburg from 1916 right through the Revolution. She's the daughter of a liberal bourgeois family but she supports the Bolsheviks and splits from her family. It puts the reader right there at the heart of the revolution as Marina navigates this historical moment. There's love, there's heartbreak, there's poetry.

I ventured to Walmart and I stumbled upon this!

This book is...strange. It's boring and meandering, but interesting. This is the best review I've found for it; it's spot on: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/books/sc-books...

A comfy blanket and a good book.
I never finished cover crush, I wouldn't know where my head was if it wasn't attached.
Fall has me feeling sullen and moody. The holidays pass by too quickly, I never feel as if I can enjoy them properly. Also, I need a book on how to make friends as an adult. I'm too much of a hermit these days.

Such a long book is hard to rate. The writing is excellent and immerses the reader wholly into Marina‘s experience of the Russian Revolution. Some horrific things happen to her, and the early jaunty, youthful tone of the book belies the dangers ahead. Not sure how quickly I‘ll be picking up the equally long sequel but this was a worthwhile read overall. And another book down from my @strandbookstore fiction subscription backlog!

Trying to finish this behemoth of a book in my happy place 🍷🍇 #vineyardreads

Highly recommend the audio with this one, it's long but worthwhile. It's roughly 30 hours long, and takes place in the build up to the Russian revolution and the following years. #42 #2019

#SullivanCat is making it really challenging to keep reading this book. #catsoflitsy #KAL

Sunday morning with coffee and this absolute chunkster. It‘s good so far, just soooo long.

Starting this next on #overdrive #currentlylistening

I picked this book up at the library where it was on the 'new in' table. And oh my dear is this an intense, deep, profound read! I'm only on page 342/800 but it's beautiful. You should take your time though and take it all in, the scenes, the events, the characters, the beautiful writing. I could go on! Most definitely would recommend!

Spent a tiny bit of Christmas cash last night while out with my daughters. Books and socks-what more does anyone need?

The beginning was the best part, and then...it's like Fitch had to include every single detail and every bit of research and it's not necessary. Is she looking for validation for her years of work? The story then just becomes a linear piece of writing which begs the question, should this have not been a historical fiction book but rather an actual book on the Russian Revolution? I think so.

So glad to have finally finished this!! Way too long and way too much detail. Great story overall, a bit confusing at times with what was going on and so many characters. Not sure why I didn't like Marina, maybe because I thought she put herself in bad situations bc she didn't think things through. Realized when I finished, this was only Book I and presumably more will follow... might have to read the Cliff Notes for those!

"I used to think I knew what people should do, that I had a good sense of right and wrong. But since I'd been out here with Kolya, I saw the true tragedy--that everyone was right from his own point of view, everyone was suffering and needy." - Marina

Janet Fitch is my favorite author, so when I found out her newest novel was coming out I had to preorder. Her first foray into historical fiction is a real page-turner. I found myself not wanting to put this book down. I fell in love with Marina and her journey as a wealthy society girl to being a starving poet. Eagerly awaiting part two :)

Man, I hate giving up on a book. Especially one written by an author I‘ve really enjoyed before.

It‘s a special book that‘s 800 pages long and you‘re STILL excited for the sequel. “The Revolution of Marina M” was beautifully written and compelling. I didn‘t love it (had some issues with the pacing and a protagonist that was basically only reactive and also I didn‘t realize there was a sequel so I was very confused when the book just...ended) but I still really enjoyed it and am excited to find out what happens to Marina next!

Going to try this bad boy next...800 pages (am I crazy?).

This one‘s been a struggle. There‘s just so much going on. I‘ve learned a lot about the Russian revolution but I really had a hard time caring for the characters.

It‘s possible that with some time I‘ll have a better opinion of this book. I appreciated the Russian Revolution history lesson very much. However, I never connected with the main character. The writing was quite good but 800 pages of an unsympathetic character was wearing. For what it‘s worth, I have a feeling that if I had read this when I was younger I would have loved it.

Epic story of revolutionary Russia told through POV of upper class teenage girl still open to alternative ideas on how the world should work. It‘s not perfect. Every meaningful male character seems to lust after her in sometimes unbelievable ways. But the day-to-day approach to a volatile time in Russian history is compelling. Audible narrator for this is great, too.

Up next. 800 pages. I guess it‘ll keep me busy for awhile. Russian Revolution. A poet. Sure, why not.

God save us from the people who believe in things. You‘re the ones who will get us all killed.

This is a doorstop of a novel but so far it‘s so very good. It‘s the story of an idealistic young Russian woman who gets swept up in the romantic notions of revolution. The characters are wonderful and I am finding it compelling and heartbreaking.

“I was not too young to have had a past,” I thought to myself with a certain pride. That‘s how young I was.

My thoughts on The Revolution of Marina M!

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5. The Revolution of Marina M. By Janet Fitch !
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This was such an interesting read and after 800 pages I am still really eager to read the sequel! This is a really good book for anyone wanting to learn about all the absolute chaos of Russia/Soviet Union of the 1900s. If you enjoy this time and place already though, it's still an enjoyable read. It's crazy how much changed from day to day! Marina is so fascinating and not some pure virginal priviledged girl. So much happens!

It‘s been a while since I read a big book (800pages). Worth a read. But, finished and I still need answers

Starting 2018 with this beast!

1. The Revolution of Marina M. By Janet Fitch
2. Force of Nature by Jane Harper
3. The Hearts Invisible Furies by John Boyne
4. Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng
5. The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin
#2018reads @CharissaWeaksAuthor

#thebookhookup @strandbookstore I ❤️ getting my feminist and literary fiction book hookups!! Lucky me

“Think of how the earth turns from dark to light to dark to light. If it was stopped, even by the triumph of the light, the world would end.” (Pg 704)

I‘m only 300 pages in, but I‘m loving it.

Update: I‘ve finished and it was wonderful. Fitch does an excellent job portraying the Bolshevik Revolution.... However..... I am VERY upset that I did not know this is the first of two books! I need to know when I‘m entering into multiple books!

“One attracts others with mystery,” she said, “not by turning one‘s pockets inside out.”

I think this will turn out to be my favourite book of all time. The thought that Janet is writing a second book about Marina gives me goosebumps!
Why is there no image available for this beautiful cover??

Looking forward to diving into this one! I am loving the cover too

It was Scratch Savings Day at our Campus Bookstore for staff. I got 15% off (wished it was 25% though!) so I took advantage and bought the chunky (and expensive) Revolution Of Marina M. (CDN book prices are stupid) I already own Manhattan Beach as an ebook so this was a total impulse buy!

Loving my new bookmark and totally into this book. Nothing like a revolution springing its banks, while a somewhat pampered poetess and the men and women in her life try to navigate the flood waters. "She believed she could so she did❣️"

Book Haul: Getting ready for the upcoming long weekend. Winnie was born ready! 🤓🐶#DogsofLitsy

Just started the book. Hoping it‘s good!❤️

So Excited about this book!!!

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Just arrived at my office! #bookmailisthebestmail

Woot woot!! Another Goodreads win! I can't wait to read this.

I was first on the list at the library for this book that just came out😃! Here is a short Booktube video I made talking about it https://youtu.be/yKWdCbRejDs
Happy Reading Weekend everyone🍁

To grow up in the midst of a violent revolution, especially with the soul of a poet, is to be forever marked. Marina comes from a well-off Russian family. Her life is also poised on the edge of the Russian Revolution. This is a story of passion, betrayal, and revolt. I was utterly drawn in by Marina‘s story and read it on the edge of my seat. - Ivy

Came home from a 3-hour meeting (😱after work) to book mail!