The Revolution of Marina M. by Janet Fitch

The shattered lives, the growth, the twists and turns. Z, but the depth of the journey is certainly present, the hopes, the loves, and the tragedies. I don't think the symbolism is near as strong as in Dr. I'm not really sure it is, but the beauty of this book Is how it stands on its own, rather like The Count did in The Gentleman of Moscow. Z fan, I was a bit afraid to pick this up, especially with the billing being somewhat of a Dr. It was only when I listened again a few years ago that I realized the themes- the old Country vs the new country, and how Zhivago's loves reflected them, and the tragedies of each. When in college, I picked up so much more on the politics. When I was a child, I understood the love and the tragedy. Watched it over and over, read it in college, reread it a few years ago by audio. She believed she could so she did, or at least, she tried to and that's all that matters. 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. I wonder if the ladies in my groups will love me or hate me for adding a very lengthy book, but I will take that chance. I facilitate a few book clubs, and might add this one to the book list. So, with all above said, I had the privilege to enjoy the book immensely, and now I cannot wait for book 2 to be published! I wonder why that wasn't more heavily publicized. And the Russian words transliterated into English, were probably hard to read and get the full meaning, unless one is fluent in Russian. I remember them all by memory, we all have the poetry imbedded in our memories since we are little little kids. The poetry, the beautiful poetry, the breathtaking poetry - not sure if it has the same soul when translated. Petersburg now, but I was born and raised in Leningrad), and all the neighborhoods are familiar to me, which felt like I was walking them again with this book. When I started writing this review, I had no idea there will be a sequel!!!!! This was one very long and beautifully written and well researched book about the Russian revolution, which has been in the making for over 10 years, wow!!!! It helped a lot that I was born and raised in Leningrad (I know it is St. OK.so much to say.I think this is the wordiest review I have ever written.so here goes.

The Revolution of Marina M. by Janet Fitch