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Itchyfeetreader
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Pickpick

My #bookedintime for the Russian revolution tells us little of the revolution but a good deal on the minutiae of the last days & weeks of the Romanov‘s. Clearly a passion project of research this is only a soft pick for me. the research sang louder than plot or character - this may be because the set up of the novel is a man in his 90s recording his memories of something that happened in his teens but the story loosing something in his voice

Cuilin #RussianRevolution ✔️🎉 sounds like an interesting read. 8mo
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sblbooks
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#BookedInTime: Russian Revolution
February 2024
@cuilin @dabbe

This was a low pick, mainly due to the fictional parts of this book. The mystery and twist at the end didn't work for me at all, since I already knew the ending. I would recommend reading a nonfiction account instead.

dabbe On the spreadsheet! 🤩 9mo
Cuilin I just thought of this book 9mo
Cuilin February Russian revolution ✅🎉 9mo
sblbooks @Cuilin Thanks for the book recommendation. It sounds good. 9mo
Itchyfeetreader Aha we went for the same book! I had similar views to you ! 8mo
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MelKelsey
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Book 109

The Third Daughter is about the historically-accurate human trafficking of Jewish girls from Russia to Argentina in the late 1800s. Facing anti-Semitic attacks, Batya and her family leave their home in search of safety. Having no food, Batya's parents feel their prayers are answered when a wealthy man approaches them about marrying Batya. The characters are compelling, and the story is very engaging. I will read more by Carner. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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johncadams

Asks where is all the Tsar‘s money and who does it now belong to? I couldn't wait to discover the answers, though I was suspicious of how determined the author seemed to be to reach a certain conclusion.

#nonfiction

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Larkken
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Happy long weekend for those in the US!

1. I‘ve always thought the idea Anastasia survived the revolution was sweet. I‘m not sure I believe them, though it‘s compelling and romantic.

2. I think they are mostly just wistful or romantic versions of events we wish weren‘t true.

3. I know a lot about archaeological hoaxes, all of which derive from someone “proving” pet theories, like that humans evolved in Britain (piltdown man). See below for bk!

BookmarkTavern I‘ve always been fascinated by stories about Anastasia. Thanks for posting! 3y
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mrp27
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#litsyspringbreak #russia

Love a good Romanov story.

TheKidUpstairs Have you watched the Amazon series The Romanoffs? I haven't tried it yet, but I'm intrigued by it. 4y
TheBookHippie @TheKidUpstairs I wondered too! I don‘t know anyone who has watched it either. 4y
mrp27 @TheKidUpstairs @TheBookHippie I haven't watched but looks interesting! 4y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TheKidUpstairs I didn‘t know there was one! 4y
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GinaKButler
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An updated view of my #bookspinbingo board. I‘m about 20% through Grant for the #chunksterchallenge2021. It‘s been a great reading month so far! @TheAromaofBooks @Amiable

TheAromaofBooks Yay!! Looking fabulous!! 4y
Amiable Oh, “The Kite Runner” is SUCH a good book. 🥰 I have “Endurance” on my TBR for this year, too! 4y
Reviewsbylola Grant would take me all month. 😂 4y
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Coffeymuse
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Always enjoy time with Pekkala. This was my #bookspin book and turns out I read it in 2016! Still loved it!

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Nitpickyabouttrains
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A fictionalization of the last days of the Romanovs as told from the perspective of someone in their household.