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Summary: A barely describable mangetism
Review: Being an avid reader and a loyal fan of Paullina Simons writing I rushed out to the nearest bookstore to purchase her latest novel upon hearing of its arrival. I cannot recommend this book highly enough to everyone. I read the book in 3 days finding myself unable to put it down, I was drawn to the book, drawn to the characters. I saw what they saw, heard what they heard and most importantly, felt what they felt. I became Tatiana (the main character) and went to bed at night dreaming of and pining for Alexander and a love like the one that they shared. The characters portrayed by Tatiana and Alexander are both very strong people. They have a strength of character that not many people have, they have a love that only few of us will ever experience. Their characters evolve throughout the story in such a way that you can understand exactly why they do what they do, say what they say, feel what they feel. Yet, the other characters within this story are not forgotten, they too evolve whether they are in the story for short or long. Essentially, this book is a love story but, it is also written during the war and the writing used to describe this horrible time enables the reader to feel as though they are experiencing the war firsthand. I felt as though my living room was indeed being bombed as I turned each page. I could not put this book down and read it again 3 weeks later. I have memorised specific parts of the book that have appealed to me both as a reader and as a person. This book has been written with great passion and emotion and that is delivered to the reader on each and every page. The Bronze Horseman touched my heart in a way that no other book has done in twenty (20) years and I am sure it will touch the heart and stay in the memories of those who read it.
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Summary: The Best Book I have ever read in my life!!
Review: I loved this book, and only took a few days to complete it, as i never put it down. Every waking moment i was reading it, and some nights i could not sleep because i was thinking of Tatiana and Alexander. Sometimes i would even dream about them. I cried and cried in numerous places, and the most dissappointing thing about the book was that it ended. I re-read the ending about 10 times, and struggled with myself for days as to why i was at a loss. It was because there was no more pages to read, and i wanted to read more. I am now re-reading it, and still enjoying it the second time around. I cannot stop thinking about the characters and their struggle to survive, and the true, raw, passionate love that they shared for eachother that survived even near death. I cannot admit to myself that Tatiana and Alexander are characters, and not real, they truelly showed me how much someone can love someone else. It is by far the best book, and i will definately recommend it to anyone to read if you love true love. The realization of the war made me look at my own life differently and i think this book has definately changed my outlook to a lot of things that i took for granted like my freedom and things like food and homes. I love all of Paullina Simons books, but The Bronze Horseman was by far the best. I also am hanging out for a sequel of "The Bronze Horseman" WELL DONE TO THE AUTHOR!!
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Summary: Breathtaking!
Review: I couldn't put The Bronze Horseman down. And as soon as I finished it, I read it again, more slowly, to savor it. The book, a story of love and sacrifice in the middle of war, is beautifully written. To the author: PLEASE write a sequel!
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Summary: 5 Stars Aren't Enough For This Incredible Novel!
Review: The Bronze Horseman is one of the best books I've ever read. While I was reading, I couldn't wait to see what happened next, but I was very sad when I reached the end - not because of the ending, but because I wanted to keep following the lives of the characters. I enjoyed it so much that that the minute I finished it I started reading it again. 637 pages weren't nearly enough. Paullina Simons did an excellent job of developing all of the characters and making them seem real, as well as keeping the book suspenseful while giving incredible insight into the impact of WWII on Russia. I could feel the depth of the passion between Tatiana and Alexander from the first time they saw each other, and I never lost that feeling through the entire book. Her vivid descriptions of the people and events made me feel like I was right there with them the entire time. I can't wait for her next novel. This book is well worth the price of the hardback.
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Summary: Riveting
Review: In Paullina Simons novel the reader is presented with a story of heroic and passionate proportions set against the tragedy of World War Two in Russia. Through the story of Tatiana and Alexander and their struggles to survive,the realism of the war and all it's suffering was poignantly shown. This novel is truly riveting. The Bronze Horseman is the best novel I've read in years! To the author, please, please write a sequel!
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Summary: A BOOK TO CHERISH
Review: ...I could not put this book down.I have recently finished the Bronzed Horseman and feel exhausted and emotionally drained. Meal times were a huge inconvenience whereas bath time allowed me to escape to the characters, whom I still can't stop thinking about, days after the book has ended.Strange to think one can be so obsessed with fictitious characters that I then took them in to the background of my normal day until I could pick up my book again. It must surely be the power of the author. The war ravaged streets of Leningrad were no less real thanks to the detail expressed.Finally, rarely have I read a novel so beautifully sensual. Thank you for, a book to cherish and one to gift a friend. I can only hope there is a sequel to bring these characters to life again.
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Summary: A Book to Cherish
Review: I could not put this book down. I have recently finished this wonderful novel and felt exhuasted and emotionally drained. Meal times were a huge inconvenience whereas bath time allowed me to escape to the characters, whom I still can't stop thinking about, days after the book has ended. Strange to become so obsessed with fictitious characters that I took them in to my normal day, in the back of my mind until I could return to the book. It must surely be the power of the author. The scenario of war ravaged Leningrad and its starving people was no less real thanks to the detail and feelings expressed. Rarely have I read a book so beautifully sensual. I say thank you, and hope a sequel will bring these characters alive once more. Normally I would read another novel immediately but at present I am content to enjoy the lingering impressions of the Bronze Horseman for a little while longer. Definately a book to gift a friend and a book to cherish.
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Summary: The Bronze Horsemen took my breath away!
Review: This novel was masterfully written. An overflowing feeling of love and passion mixed with the woe of war. Paullina Simons writes her main characters as if she has known them her whole life. The reader will have a hard time believing they are not real. I felt saddened when I finished the book. I wanted it to go on forever!
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Summary: AMAZING
Review: Paullina Simon's new book- The Bronze Horseman- is TREMENDOUS and one should not hesitate about reading this book! The story flies from the beginning, spinning a tantilizing web of love, hope, and war in such a way that the reader cannot bear to put the book down for a minute. After finishing the book, I was immediately anxious for more from Simons!! She is an amazingly talented and gifted writer and The Bronze Horseman is her best yet. I urge everyone to read this book!
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Summary: The Bronze Horseman : A Novel
Review: I have read previous reviews and can't believe anyone gave this book less than 5 stars. I totally agree with Barbara Sparenberg in her review and if she read it on the plane home from the UK it must have seemed the shortest flight ever. This book is essentially not about Russia or World War II but a wonderful love story interwoven with the depreviations of a family and community at war. Nice to know I have a kindred spirit across the Pond. I can't wait to read another of Paullina Simons books.
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