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This novel is a major triumph. There is no suspense, as we all know how the Romanov saga turns out. We know the horrors that await our eyes, and they are depicted, graphically, grippingly in the final pages. As in historical novels about other tragic figures, like Abraham Lincoln and Jesus of Nazareth, the reader (at least this reader) hopes against hope that it will end differently, but it cannot.

The triumph is in how author Laura Rose depicts how the Romanovs lived their lives in captivity following the October 1917 revolution. Marie Romanov, a mid-teenaged Grand Duchess, chafes in her diary at their deflated way of life but powers on, making the best of things. Russian fatalism haunts the novel. Marie and her sisters frequently reminisce about the way things had been, to the point of remembering favorite menus and meals. The disconnect between the imperial lifestyle and the real world of Russia in turmoil after World War I is palpable. Sometimes Marie shows that she understands the irreality, but at heart she longs to return to it. This tension is beautifully developed.

While Marie is the focus of the novel, how each member of the household, royals and servants alike, and their various Bolshevik captors react is carefully developed. Every character is complex and richly depicted. Ex-Tsar Nicholas is totally dysfunctional and fatalistic but intrinsically likeable; pulling off this characterization is quite a feat. The dynamics of the relationships of parents and children before and after the fall are depicted in smooth, often lyrical passages. Few emotions are left unexamined. The book brims with facts but they are always woven into the narrative. One can learn things from <i>The Passion of Marie Romanov,</i> but one never feels taught.

I majored in Russian literature half a century ago and lived among Russian Orthodox for decades, so my perspective might not be typical of other readers, but I was fully satisfied by the novel and believe that readers with no particular background in this area will thoroughly enjoy it and benefit from the reading.


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The Passion of Marie Romanov eBook Laura Rose Reviews

I've always found the story of the Romanov family, most interesting, but never read anything much about them. When I first started this read, I had no idea of the torments they were to experience and how long they had remained in captivity. The way that this author presented her facts truly drew me into the whole experience. I found myself envisioning each step of the families journey, toward their final days in a far and distant place from where they had begun. The horror of their predicament opened my eyes, as to how each young daughter felt about her future and all the things they were missing. I can't reveal too much more about the book, but for anyone who is intrigued by history of that period (early 1900's), during the Russian revolt & the demise of the Romanov monarchy, I highly recommend this fascinating tale.
This historical fiction book focuses on Russia's Imperial family, the Romanovs, beginning with the October Revolution, which marked the end of the Romanov Empire/Dynasty. The story is told in the form of a diary written by the Tsar's third daughter, Grand Duchess Marie, and is thoughtful and insightful. I would have liked it better if if had had started a little bit before the Revolution, giving a picture of what everyday life in the palace was like for Marie and her three Grand Duchess sisters, Olga, Tatiana and Anastasia, as well as their brother Alexei, but that was not to be. The reader does get brief glimpses of the past, but the book focuses mainly on the Romanov's exile.

Marie shares her insights about her invalid, put-upon and overbearing mother, the Tsarita Alexandra, her weak father, Tsar Nicholas, who never wanted to be the Tsar, as well as her sisters and brother, the "healer" Rasputin, and the retinue of servants who stayed loyal to the family until the end. Marie writes as the girl of almost 19 that she is, and we learn of her dreams and hopes and love for her family, especially Anastasia, who is called Shvybz (the nickname was a little frustrating to me because I didn't know how to pronounce it). Even though I knew how it would the story would turn out, the end of the book was extremely harrowing and sad. If you are interested in the Romanov family as told from the perspective of one of the Grand Duchess', I would recommend this book.
It is rather unusual for me to give a 5-star review to a book that could certainly have used some serious editing, but this novel actually is that good. So much has been done with the Anastasia story that we tend to forget the other three sisters, and Laura Rose has done a marvelous job re-creating Marie Romanovna.

The novel conveys the tragic history of the Russian royal family from shortly before the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II to their brutal executions. It is told primarily through Marie's diary, which is supplemented by the testimony of the young guard who rescued it. The narrative is beautifully paced, and the descriptions are absolutely gripping. Although the history is (or should be) familiar to most readers, Rose nevertheless interpolates a few minor surprises for us. However, it is the powerful portrayal of the characters that truly propels the work, aided by extraordinary passages that bring the Russian winter, the hazardous travel, and the savagery of the Bolsheviks to life.

Bottom line a splendid historical novel.
This novel is a major triumph. There is no suspense, as we all know how the Romanov saga turns out. We know the horrors that await our eyes, and they are depicted, graphically, grippingly in the final pages. As in historical novels about other tragic figures, like Abraham Lincoln and Jesus of Nazareth, the reader (at least this reader) hopes against hope that it will end differently, but it cannot.

The triumph is in how author Laura Rose depicts how the Romanovs lived their lives in captivity following the October 1917 revolution. Marie Romanov, a mid-teenaged Grand Duchess, chafes in her diary at their deflated way of life but powers on, making the best of things. Russian fatalism haunts the novel. Marie and her sisters frequently reminisce about the way things had been, to the point of remembering favorite menus and meals. The disconnect between the imperial lifestyle and the real world of Russia in turmoil after World War I is palpable. Sometimes Marie shows that she understands the irreality, but at heart she longs to return to it. This tension is beautifully developed.

While Marie is the focus of the novel, how each member of the household, royals and servants alike, and their various Bolshevik captors react is carefully developed. Every character is complex and richly depicted. Ex-Tsar Nicholas is totally dysfunctional and fatalistic but intrinsically likeable; pulling off this characterization is quite a feat. The dynamics of the relationships of parents and children before and after the fall are depicted in smooth, often lyrical passages. Few emotions are left unexamined. The book brims with facts but they are always woven into the narrative. One can learn things from <i>The Passion of Marie Romanov,</i> but one never feels taught.

I majored in Russian literature half a century ago and lived among Russian Orthodox for decades, so my perspective might not be typical of other readers, but I was fully satisfied by the novel and believe that readers with no particular background in this area will thoroughly enjoy it and benefit from the reading.