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Tatiana and Alexander
Tatiana and Alexander: A Novel | Paullina Simons
30 posts | 58 read | 25 to read
The epic saga of love and war continuesthe heart-stopping sequel to Paullina Simons's beloved international bestseller The Bronze Horseman.Tatiana is eighteen years old, pregnant, and widowed when she escapes war-torn Leningrad to find a new life in America. But the ghosts of her past do not rest easily. She becomes consumed by the belief that her husband, Red Army officer Alexander Belov, is still alive and needs her desperately.Meanwhile, oceans and continents away in the Soviet Union, Alexander barely escapes execution, and is forced to lead a battalion of soldiers considered expendable by the Soviet high command. Yet Alexander is determined to take his men through the ruins of Europe in one last desperate bid to escape Stalin's death machine and somehow find his way to Tatiana once again.
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mjtwo
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Mehso-so

19-24 April 24 (audiobook)
Again, the depictions of late WWII New York and Berlin were compelling and the post-war journey around the US was also interesting. The way PTSD was dealt with (or not) at that time also seemed authentic. But the relationship between the characters was awful and bordered on abusive at times. I don‘t believe a relationship would survive such nastiness nor some of the things they said. And the amount of sex was absurd.

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Ast_Arslan
Tatiana & Alexander | Paullina Simons
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I am posting one book per day from my to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it. Some will be old, some will be new - don't judge me, I have a lot of books.

Day 71th

Join the fun if you want!

#tbrpile

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BookishEscapade
The Bridge to Holy Cross | Paullina Simons
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Onto book 2 of the trilogy 😥😍

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margreads
The Bridge to Holy Cross | Paullina Simons
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Back in the day I was a massive fan of Paullina Simons especially of these two books! The last couple of books I read were underwhelming but these will always have a place in my heart #letstravelaugust @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @OriginalCyn620

OriginalCyn620 👌🏻📚🌁 5y
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SonyaBeatty
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I'm so glad that I bought The Summer Garden (#3 in the series) already, because I need to immediately start reading the next one.

This was different than the first one, but it was still great. This part of their story is so different from the first part and the writing style reflects that.

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SonyaBeatty
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Tendentiously. Not a word you come across everyday.

rretzler 5y
KarouBlue ♥️ ♥️ this series! 5y
SonyaBeatty @MellieAntoinette I'm loving it!! 5y
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SonyaBeatty
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"Memory‐‐‐that fiend, that cruel enemy of comfort."

How true.

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Butterfinger
Tatiana & Alexander | Paullina Simons
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I'm struggling with soldier's story for winter. #Booked2019 @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft

I finished reading Tatiana and Alexander and I know that it is probably not a problem to include it, but I wanted your input. It is a fictional account of a Russian soldier who can't retreat because the NKGB will shoot him and he can't surrender because that would be considered treason by Stalin. Do you think I should look for a nf?

Cinfhen No, it‘s perfectly fine!!! We specifically did not specify fiction or nonfiction for the prompt🤓it‘s totally up to the reader ❣️ 5y
Butterfinger @cinfhen WOOT! WOOT! I enjoy my challenges, but I'm still reading books just because and that was the way Tatiana was. But when you actually find a prompt that fits, OH MY GOODNESS - MY DAY IS MADE. 😃🤣🤣 5y
Cinfhen Yay!!!! So glad ❤️ 5y
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Cinfhen Hope you enjoyed the book!!! 5y
Butterfinger @Cinfhen I've already requested the third. I love this series. The Bronze Horseman is the first. 5y
Cinfhen Oh, I‘ve heard about that book!! It‘s meant to be amazing!! 5y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Well, I‘m late but I agree with @Cinfhen — sounds like a good choice! 5y
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SonyaBeatty
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I have to found out what happens next! 😊

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Butterfinger
Tatiana & Alexander | Paullina Simons
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Is this your legacy to America?
It is not my legacy, said Tatiana, walking inside. It is my thanks.

A young Russian woman, who was naturalized, tries to help other refugees enter America after WWII ended. America wouldn't be America without her refugees.

Goodness, what a great book. And what a great quote to find on Independence Day.

Now, if only she would find her Alexander.

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EmilieGR
Mehso-so

A poor follow up to the bronze horseman- not bad just not nearly as good

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Alessia_prestanti
Tatiana & Alexander | Paullina Simons
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Pickpick

I loved this book. The second of the trilogy 😍💕 #ilcavalieredinverno

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sprainedbrain
Tatiana & Alexander | Paullina Simons
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Oh, my heart. ❤️

It‘s been over a year since I read (and loved) The Bronze Horseman... I‘m trying to pace myself with this series because I don‘t want it to end. Book 2 did not disappoint.

This is a love story, but it‘s also excellent WWII historical fiction, beautifully written, and gorgeously detailed. This book gives way more of Alexander‘s backstory, while also continuing the story where Horseman left off. So good!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Paula3 Love this series ♡♡ 6y
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sprainedbrain
Tatiana & Alexander | Paullina Simons
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I‘m reading Tatiana & Alexander...

New title:

Alexander is Pretty Much Perfect and Ridiculously Hot. Also, Tatiana.

😘

#EclecticReadathon

Ruri_kaichou I feel like I need to read the book now 😂 6y
sprainedbrain @Ruri_kaichou well read the first book first... although I may like this one even more than the first! 😂 6y
robinb 😂😂🤣🤣 6y
Ruri_kaichou Stacked 😁 6y
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sprainedbrain
Tatiana & Alexander | Paullina Simons
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I started late, but I‘m on my way! I have 1 1/2 books left to read for #ERMadlibs and I WILL finish them during the readathon. Also listening to the tagged book whenever I can‘t sit to read.

This is my second year of the #EclecticReadathon... I heard about it last year on Litsy and the podcast. Reading from Iowa. 😃

Really excited about the scavenger hunt this time!

EclecticReaders Welcome back!! 6y
jmtrivera So glad you're playing with us again! 6y
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Xeroaa13
Tatiana & Alexander | Paullina Simons
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I fell for it again. I hoped that the second book could give me the thrill of the first one, but I was disappointed. First of all the pace is slow, with too many flashbacks and digressions. I am not a fan of straight-to-the-point books, but here we had too many reminiscences of the past. In addition, I don't understand how the characters did not evolve: I wanted more of Tatiana and Alexander, but I read a book of strangers. stick to the first one.

KateFulfordAuthor Second novels can be like that. If you want deeper characters & a page turning plot, may I recommend my debut? 6y
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jamielaine
Tatiana & Alexander | Paullina Simons
Mehso-so

Hmm

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Brookesbooks96
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Hey everyone. Sorry for not posting recently but I fell down the stairs and twisted my ankle.
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So the second book in this series is painful to read because I just want them together and it doesn't happen until like the last chapter or two of the book. I know a lot of people wished the book was a standalone but I love watching their relationship grow and develop through the next two books.
#booklust #bookporn #booklife #booklion

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lettriceinfuga
Tatiana & Alexander | Paullina Simons
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A new book is waiting to be read! I think that this Paullina Simons' serie is amazing because you can understand what is the true love and how it works. Also, you can see how people used to live during the war period.

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daydreamingwithbooks
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Alexander 💕😭🙌🏼!!! Omg , this book!

I am off to The Summer Garden !!

I need to get my hands on TML's Alexander candle!!

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sprainedbrain
Tatiana & Alexander | Paullina Simons
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#ALEXGIVEAWAY

So, this book doesn't start with an A, but it does have Alex in the title. My very favorite Alex. 😍

KarouBlue ❤️❤️❤️❤️would that he were a real person! 8y
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Velvetsun
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#tbr part 1. I am terrible at following through with tbr's for the month...but here's my goal for April. I'll be happy if I read one of these in April, to be honest. Lol. #aprilbookshowers #apriltbr @RealLifeReading

Hooked_on_books Minions! I love those guys. 8y
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sprainedbrain
Tatiana & Alexander | Paullina Simons
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Day 10 of #feistyfeb

Some pretty books from my shelves with #flowersoncovers 🌺📚❤️

ReadingRover Graveminder is excellent! 8y
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Mariana1
Tatiana & Alexander | Paullina Simons
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Just starting to read the last book of the triology, wondering if it will end well. 😊i'm ao excited about this book with complex characters and a complex story. It's one of those stories that you feel you're there living through the characters 😊. on my top favourite books of all times definitly 😍❤

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sprainedbrain
Tatiana & Alexander | Paullina Simons
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Day 8 of #ReadJanuary

Here are some of my books that have a #TitleWithAProperName. Just to the side and not pictured are all of the Harry Potter books, too. 😃

RealLifeReading Ooh pretty books! 8y
Kammbia1 The Storied Life of AJ Fikry was a delight to read! 8y
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Mariana1
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Exactly me 😊

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Mariana1
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😊

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sprainedbrain
Tatiana & Alexander | Paullina Simons
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Merry Christmas to me! My latest thriftbooks order arrived on Christmas Eve. 😃🎄

respekt1111 Love thriftbooks! 😀💕 8y
Moray_Reads The History of Love is something special ❤ 8y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled @Moray_Reads Agreed! History of Love is a gem. 8y
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Bloomingjen The Bronze Horseman is amazing! The next 2 are good but not as good as that one. 8y
KarenUK @Moray_Reads @ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled.com it's a favorite of mine too💕💕💕 8y
sprainedbrain @Bloomingjen I just listened to it on audio earlier this month and it became one of my favorite books ever. I decided I needed it in my collection. ❤️ 8y
RealLifeReading Merry Christmas!! 🎄🎁 🎅 8y
mjdowens Oh man, I am such good friends with ThriftBooks! I always have an ongoing cart 8y
Copwithabook Is thriftbooks an app or website? 8y
sprainedbrain @Copwithabook website! And it's awesome. Used books soooo cheap. 8y
sprainedbrain @mjdowens me too! I may have placed another order today. I have a problem. 😳 8y
mjdowens Niiiceee. I should have done that too for my Xmas gift to mysrlf 8y
Camsmom2010 The History of Love ❤ 8y
Bloomingjen @sprainedbrain I became obsessed with the history. It is so horrible what happened to them. I say, that woman can write a love scene. lol. i usually think they are so stupid. 8y
sprainedbrain @Bloomingjen She certainly can. I didn't research the book much before I started reading and that first love scene I was all 😳. Lol 8y
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Bombastic_beth
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Excellent follow up to my favorite book. Couldn't have asked for any more.

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