Russka
By Edward Rutherfurd
- Release Date: 1991-08-21
- Genre: Historical Fiction
Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Impressive . . . Rutherford has indeed embraced all of Russia.”—The Washington Post Book World
Here, Edward Rutherfurd turns his remarkable talents to a vast canvas: Russia. Spanning 1,800 years of its history, people, politics, and culture, Rutherford's grand saa is as multifaceted as Russia itself: harsh yet exotic, proud yet fearful of enemeies, steeped in ancient superstitions but always seeking to make its mark on the emerging world. In Russka, Rutherford transforms the epic of a great civilization into a human story of flesh and blood, boldness and action, chronicling the lives of four families who are divided by ethnicity but united in shapin the destiny of their land.
“Rutherford's Russka succeeds. . . . [He] can take his place among an elite cadre of chroniclers such as Harold Lamb, Maurice Hindus and Henri Troyat.”—San Francisco Chronicle
Reviews
Gave up
2By MetalmaAs a book lover, finishing what I start is important. I couldn’t get into this one, managing just a third. I loved London and Sarum, but not enough depth and continuity in any of these characters. Wanted to like it but moving on.This book is about ALL of Russia!
5By Holle_r_21It took me a period of 7 months of on and off reading to finish this book, but it was worth it! There were many interesting characters and I now feel like I have a better understanding of the complexities of Russian history and culture.GREAT!!!
5By Codybattles1000If you want to know Russia ... Know this fine book!!!
