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For fans of historical, epic fiction, it doesn't get much better than this - exciting and atmospheric, with strong and gutsy characters (The Bookseller )
This gripping novel is poignant, beautifully written and will capture the reader to the last' Sun (‘A great wintry epic; rug and hot chocolate optional’ )
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This gripping novel is poignant, beautifully written and will capture the reader to the last' Sun (‘A great wintry epic; rug and hot chocolate optional’ )
Elle (‘[A] gripping tale . . . truly captivating’ )
**** Now (‘Inspiring’ Essentials )
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`For fans of historical, epic fiction, it doesn't get much better than this - exciting and atmospheric, with strong and gutsy characters'
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The story is set in 1930s Communist Russia - and starts in one of the Labour Camps that house thousands of woman taken prisoner by Stalin's Army. I'm ashamed to say that I had no prior knowledge of this period in history and was shocked to read of the atrocities that happened during this time.
Furnivall paints a very stark, bleak picture of the grim Labour Camps and of the terrible conditions suffered by the prisoners. The scarcity of basic needs and the whole regimentation of the camps, and in fact the villages and towns outside of the camp come to life and some of the descriptions are heart breaking. The story unfolds as Sofia makes her escape from the camp in order to find Anna's love Vasily. As she makes her way as a fugitive across Russia, the grim reality of life under Stalin for ordinary people is made clear. The impact on small town and villages of the propaganda that they are constantly fed, the mistrust and fear and paranoia that develops between friends and families.
The story totally absorbed me and it was another one that I hated to put down - part historical, part romance and a very light touch of magic all mix together to make a extremely entertaining and informative read.
I think Joanne Harris fans would enjoy this, I'm certainly looking forward to reading The Russian Concubine now.
Furnivall paints a very stark, bleak picture of the grim Labour Camps and of the terrible conditions suffered by the prisoners. The scarcity of basic needs and the whole regimentation of the camps, and in fact the villages and towns outside of the camp come to life and some of the descriptions are heart breaking. The story unfolds as Sofia makes her escape from the camp in order to find Anna's love Vasily. As she makes her way as a fugitive across Russia, the grim reality of life under Stalin for ordinary people is made clear. The impact on small town and villages of the propaganda that they are constantly fed, the mistrust and fear and paranoia that develops between friends and families.
The story totally absorbed me and it was another one that I hated to put down - part historical, part romance and a very light touch of magic all mix together to make a extremely entertaining and informative read.
I think Joanne Harris fans would enjoy this, I'm certainly looking forward to reading The Russian Concubine now.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Kate Furnivall has done it again with this wonderful, moving story set in the harsh times of Stalin's Russia. Furnivall weaves a magic that draws the reader into the lives of her characters with an intensity that meant I had to sit up most of the night reading it. I could NOT put it down. Sophia is a complicated, many-layered young woman and I felt as though I took every step at her side. A brilliant read. So much for reading groups to discuss.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Under a Blood Red Sky is totally enthralling. Kate Furnivall has a real gift for transporting her reader to another time and place. I felt as though I was living through the torturous days in the labour camp with Sofia and Anna. This story is about courage, love and loyalty in the hardest of times. It is beautifully told and I would highly recommend it. I enjoyed it even more than The Russian Concubine!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Dire pulpy and poorly researched
Having read several books about Russia in the 30's and 40's, it would appear that the author has not. Read more
Published 8 months ago by jackyh
Good read but fails to convey the horrors of Stalinist Russia...
Sofia Morozova is sent to one of Stalin's brutal gulags in 1930s Communist Russia, here she forms a strong bond of friendship with Anna (jailed for her aristocratic background) who... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Gary Selikow
Transported me to another place!!!
I had never heard of Kate Furnival before and was not sure I would like this, but gave it a go. Wow, I could not put it down!! I'm now on a quest to read all Kate's other novels. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr Brian Gore
glossy gulag
I must admit I found this novel rather distasteful. A sanitised, romanticised version of Stalin's labour camps is an uncomfortable read for anyone familiar with the realities. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Alexa
A MUST READ
BRILLIANT. LIKE ALL OF THE BOOK I HAVE READ NOW BY KATE THIS WAS GREAT. THE STORIES ARE SO INVOLVED YOU JUST CAN'T PUT THEM DOWN. Read more
Published 20 months ago by KJCXXX
A grown-up adventure with a mystical edge.
This is more 'grown-up' than the 'Russian Concubine' and the 'Concibine's Secret' as the protagonists are all mid-late 20s rather than late teens. Read more
Published 23 months ago by DaisyBelle
Very Chick Lit
This certainly isn't as gritty as The Russian Concubine. I'm not much of a 'chick lit' reader but this sounded quite an historical adventure and I had already enjoyed The Russian... Read more
Published on 12 April 2010 by pigsmayfly
Under a Blood red Sky
After The Russian Concubine, this disappointed. Kat Furnival does write well and gets you hooked on her story and characters but this did,not match her first effort. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2010 by A "crap"Golfer
Pure escapism for girls
This is a fast-moving and lushly romantic escapist read with a supernatural/Russian folkloric edge. Set in 1933 Stalinist Russia, it is full of girl best-friends-forever, escapes... Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2009 by Roman Clodia
Under a Blood Red Sky
The book arrived in a matter of days and was in excellent condition. I would buy from this source again.
Published on 21 Sep 2009 by MHC Kimberley
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