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Russka (Paperback)

by Edward Rutherfurd (Author)
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  • Paperback: 1040 pages
  • Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd; New edition edition (4 Jun 1992)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0099635208
  • ISBN-13: 978-0099635208
  • Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 11 x 4.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 26,319 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In this vast and gorgeous tapestry of a novel, serf and master, Cossack and tsar, priest and Jew are brought together in a family saga which unrolls through centuries of history to reveal the most impenetrable and mysterious of lands--Russia.

Through the life of a little town east of Moscow in the Russian heartland, Edward Rutherfurd creates a sweeping culture and her peoples--bleak yet exotic, brutal but romantic, land of ritual yet riddled with superstitious fears. From Russia's dawn and the cruel Tatar invasion to Ivan the Terrible and the wild Cossacks, from Peter, Catherine and the days of War and Peace to the drama of the Revolution and the extraordinary events of today--here is Russia's story in a spellbinding novel; history recreated with breathtaking detail and passion.

"Rewarding reading ... an engrossing story. The novel manages to capture and convey the vastness of Mother Russia, her story and her potential" --Boston Sunday Herald

"What's impressive about Russka is Edward Rutherfurd's audacity--and his erudition" --Washington Post

"It is a series of ingeniously linked short novels, with a great deal of history painlessly delivered ... a very good read indeed" --The Times

"...even textured, with just the right amount of spice, it is the literary equivalent of hot cakes" --Sunday Telegraph



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In this vast and gorgeous tapestry of a novel, serf and master, Cossack and tsar, priest and Jew are brought together in a family saga which unrolls through centuries of history to reveal that most impenetrable and mysterious of lands...Russia. Through the life of a little town east of Moscow in the Russian heartland, Edward Rutherfurd creates a sweeping family saga from the baffling contradictions of Russia's culture and her people - bleak yet exotic, brutal but romantic, land of ritual yet riddled with superstitious fears. From Russia's dawn and the cruel Tartar invasions to Ivan the Terrible and the wild Cossacks, from Peter, Catherine and the days of 'War and Peace' to the drama of the Revolution and the extraordinary events of today - here is Russia's story in a spellbinding novel...history recreated with breathtaking detail and passion.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another classic Rutherfurd-style history, 18 Jan 2004
By Darren Simons (Middlesex, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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Russka tells the story of the history of the Russian heartland using Edward Rutherfurd's proven style of historic novel writing. If you have not previously read a Rutherfurd offering, he cleverly describes history as a series of short stories following several fictional family trees he develops through the book, alongside historical events and characters. All in all, it's a great way to read an entertaining book and learn a lot about the subject matter in the process.

Incredibly well researched (Rutherfurd points out that it took him 5 years to write this book), I really got a sense of Russian history from reading this, both in terms of its proud heritage and how the public viewed their Royal Family there. I read this book a few months after reading Rutherfurd's London book, and although the style is similar, that's where the similarity ends. For one thing, Russka is a far bigger area than London, describing instead the Russian heartlands, using villages based near Kiev and then Moscow as the backdrow for the novel.

All in all, I strongly recommend you read this book. I didn't think it was quite as good as London which was I believe written some time later, but don't let that detract from the quality of the story.

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3.0 out of 5 stars A bit tedious at times, 14 Oct 2005
By Linda Oskam "dutch-traveller" (Amsterdam Netherlands) - See all my reviews
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Edward Rutherfurd uses his well known method to describe the history of Russia: take two families from a certain hamlet, start in prehistoric times and follow their adventures, ups and downs in a number of chapters set over the centuries. And by doing this he can give a very good description of historically important events in the area. It worked very well for London, Sarum and The Forest, but I have to say it works less for Russka: at times the stories are long, making them slightly boring and the rivalries between the families are more important than the historical events. There are some interesting chapters, notably Forest and Steppe, Ivan (the Terrible), Peter (the Great) and Revolution, but I had to struggle through some of the other chapters. And then 945 pages is quite a lot...
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Now I understand a little more about Russia..., 31 Dec 2003
Another one of the same. Sarum and The Forest, and now Russka. I do like the format but I did get a bit fed up three quarters of the way through.

The author constantly alludes to things which are about to happen in the next scene e.g. “Afterwards, she could never explain to herself how it was that the madness had seized her…” or “He was bound to have got into trouble sooner or later. And as Olga reminded Alexis, one didn’t have to do much to be in hot water these days”. This put me on tenterhooks and instead of relaxing with this book I was constantly waiting for the sword of Damacles to fall on the poor unfortunate whose turn it was in that part of the story.

However, and it is a big however – I shall never see Russia and its surrounding lands in the same way again. I have an understanding of the country’s history and thereby, a much better understanding of its present. Although I did get bogged down by page 700 (who can blame me) I still want to get starting on Edward Rutherford’s London as soon as I’ve finished the frothy historical novel I’ve just started (to give my brain and my blood pressure a rest).

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5.0 out of 5 stars Edward Rutherford
Like all Edward Rutherford's books, this is another Blockbuster. I have read and thoroughly enjoyed all his books. It's a great way to learn history.
Published 15 days ago by S. Oconnor

1.0 out of 5 stars Heavy-going, tiresome read
Having read - and thoroughly enjoyed - London and The Forest I must admit that I struggled from the start of Russka until about page 500. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Book Worm

4.0 out of 5 stars Rutherford does it again
What can I say, if you liked Sarum, London and The Forest then you'll love this.
Go ahead and buy it!!!
Published on 8 Dec 2003 by chrisvilla72

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!
Yes!!! Another brilliant book by Edward Rutherford...a totally excellent writer in my view. He drags you straight into the tale, then keeps you there with a magical combination of... Read more
Published on 9 Jan 2002 by sandhy jones

3.0 out of 5 stars Peaks of fascination intermingled with troughs of tedium.
Edward Rutherford is a fantastic author. That is a fact. Russka is less able to keep you hooked through to the end than any other book of his. Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars russia all wrapped up
The history of this fascinating land is complex. However Rutherfurd is at his peak when combining fact with fiction to provide the reader with a well paced journey through time... Read more
Published on 23 May 2000 by John-PaulSanders

5.0 out of 5 stars A breath-taking novel of epic proportions.
Russka is a historical novel which guides the reader through Russia's often complex, yet fascinating past. Read more
Published on 24 April 2000

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