Review: Good Book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 31, 2014
As a westerner, it was quite fascinating to read this book. Told through the eyes of a young girl, this is a story much like what we are experiencing here in the US. Change is always difficult. It is always mysterious and uncertain. When things change there is a certain resistance and awe.The lead character Marina is the lightning rod of change. Ready to study english, we see the view of the young ready to accept. We also see the view of those who are not willing to accept change. The author gives us well defined characters. We are able to relate to and identify with all the lead characters. We are introduced to a family, not unlike any other family in the US. A family with hopes and dreams.  Because it is about Russian history, I thought I would get confused or disinterested. The author writes in a simple to understand fashion. The author keeps us engaged. I couldn't wait to go from one page to the next. The book is filled with emotions and changes of emotions. We become involved in a story of human development. Even though it takes place in a foreign land, it is the inner struggle of the human being, the willingness to adapt to change that is so important here. This is a very good book and a very good read. I highly recommend this book.