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The Crown and the Crucible (Russians, 1)

The Crown and the Crucible (Russians, 1)

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Not only a saga of a family, but of a country as well
Review: I am a 17 yr old boy who was not interested at all in this series for years after we got it. My mom and sister read them but I thought that they were just fictions about a girl. Then I read the first one out of curiosity. These books take you through the Russian Revelution through the eyes of an aristocrat, a servant, a revolutionary, a political prisoner, and a peasant (serf) family. If you have ever wanted to know more about russia's history or how their government worked, or if you want to hear the diferent opinions on revolution against a tyranical government, or if you just want a good story about a serf girl with no future who is risen to a position that is beyond her imagination, read these books. And Please--- read them in order, they have such an interlocking plot that you would ruin your enjoyment if you read ahead.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Excellent Research of Russian life
Review: I found the books in this entire series to be inspirational, informative and very romantic. The authors have really done their research into Russian culture and have mingled that talent with wonderful writing using excellent imaginations that add romance, comedy and a little tragedy. Running throughout these books in the theme of family love and the search for truth. EXCELLENT series!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Excellent Research of Russian life
Review: I found the books in this entire series to be inspirational, informative and very romantic. The authors have really done their research into Russian culture and have mingled that talent with wonderful writing using excellent imaginations that add romance, comedy and a little tragedy. Running throughout these books in the theme of family love and the search for truth. EXCELLENT series!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Intriguing...You must read the entire series.
Review: I have always loved Russian history, and I found these books an excelent way to learn more about it. After reading the series, I got the opportunity to visit St.Petersburg, Russia where much of the story takes place, and I was amazed at how accurate the books had been in history and setting. The books are so well written that you feel like you are part of the story. The characters seem like your best friend and you never want to put the books down. I found myself reading in eery spare moment I had and before I read these books, I hated to read. These are great books for teenagers to read because of their clean content. You will not be disappointed.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: wonderful
Review: I loved the whole Russians series. The one thing that I disliked was that it took so long for anna and sergei to finally get married. Each book you'd think that they would definatly get married in the next book. But then they wouldn't. It got a little frusterating. Other than that the series was masterfully written and skillfully enthrawling.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Stirred Every Emotion!
Review: I loved this book so much! After reading Pella's Daughters of Fortune series I went looking for other books she had written and came upon The Russians. The first book is excellent. I felt every emotion I can think of. I was happy, sad, frightened, angry, and moved! Anna was a shy country girl with a quiet strength that helped her move her way up from kitchen girl to the personal maid of a princess in a matter of months. Anna and Princess Katrina teach each other many things as Russia is on the brink of war. I don't want to spoil the rest of the book so I'll stop here! I would recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of historical fiction or Judith Pella!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Makes history interesting!
Review: Not only was I drawn into the lives and intimate thoughts of the well-developed characters, I actually enjoyed learning about Russian history. The authors effectively intertwined fictional characters with historical facts in a most interesting and enthralling manner. Though the book is larger and longer than most I typically read, it only took me four days to complete it. Now I can't wait to start book #2!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A compelling tale of faith and friendship
Review: Once you finish reading this story of a set of young adults coming of age, you will immediately want to start on book two. You see, this is what happened to me, except I didn't know about books three through seven until I was well into book #2! I finally finished the series earlier this year and consider it to be a major accomplishment (and a very fulfilling one). I must say that after book seven I was disappointed that I will no longer be hearing of Anna Buerenin and the illustrious characters that touched her life.

This series is typically categorized by bookstores as "religious fiction". I will say that there is an underlying message about God (after all religion plays a huge part of Russian history) but it was simply woven into the story subtly and relevantly. I have read other Pella books and found this to be the case with them as well.

This book was the start of my infatuation with historical fiction and I am thankful for it. I do recommend all seven in the series - read them, although it may take a while!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A gripping story that you can't put the book down.
Review: Russian history intermixed with the story of a young Russian girl and the high society of Russia. This book allows you to journey with a peasant girl from the country to being with a princess.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Compelling Reading...
Review: The first of the seven books enticed me, as did the 2, 3, and 4. But as the origanal characters began to die off, so did my interest in the series.


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