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allegracmpbll's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The author's writing is absolutely gorgeous and the story is woven together so thoughtfully. I was left with a few plot questions at the end, but overall a phenomenal read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Physical abuse, Death of parent, War, Pregnancy, and Alcoholism
Minor: Miscarriage and Cannibalism
shannasbooksnhooks's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.0
theresaramp's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
4.25
princesstripsy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
samraetom's review against another edition
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
anahoj's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
readswithfur's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
allisonrae13's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
vickiv84's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
gammys_reads's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Thank you Goodreads and the publisher for this advanced copy to read in exchange for an honest review.
What a mesmerizing and breath-taking story set during two time periods in Russian history!!
Sometimes I struggle with dual timelines because I tend to be more interested in one over the other. However, that is not the case with "The Last Russian Doll." I literally could not stop reading and I had to know how these two timelines would be woven together.
One timeline is told from the point of view of Antonia (Tonya) starting in 1915 and which includes the Russian revolution and the aftermath. The second timeline is told from the point of view of Rasia (Rosie) in 1991 and she is trying to uncover the secrets of her past.
A unique and powerful book filled with forbidden love, betrayal, political upheaval, despair, loss, survival, hope and porcelain dolls.
This is one of the best historical fiction books I have ever read!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️