The Patriots: A Novel | 
pickThis was a marvellous, engrossing intergenerational saga following Florence Fein, who emigrated from America to the USSR following the Depression, and her son and grandson who, seventy years later, are both enmeshed by the contrasting pull of the two countries. #fiction #sanakrasikov #history #politics #russia #america #sovietunion #coldwar #stalin #purges #literature
See my Goodreads review at: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2953956167
I seem to have my own chapter in this excellent novel. #book #bookstagram #books #thepatriots #bookish #brinks #sanakrasikov #bookphotography #fiction #bookcommunity #booklove #booknerd #nckname #jewishfiction #history #russia #literature #jewishliterature
pickYes! I love inter-generational sagas and this one delivered. Florence was a flawed and compelling character, and the historical fiction part was so well done. I didn't enjoy the Lenny-Julian arc quite as much, but the story as a whole was compelling.
Love some punchy dialogue. Only 50 pages in but very hooked on this 500+ "sweeping multigenerational debut novel"
Met my friend from the states for brunch...she was sweet enough to bring my #smallHaul from #BookOutlet 🎉📚💚 So fun to catch up with a friend🙌🏻 and I‘m excited for these 3 titles 😁
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Despite having no idea how to pronounce most of the names, I love historical fiction about Russia. The characters in this book are all complex people who make just as many mistakes as good decisions, and the descriptions of various Russian and American settings are excellently written and easy to picture. There were a few sections throughout the middle where the plot started to drag, but it would always pick back up again.
pickI love reading historical fiction set in Russia. This book had an interesting time jump to give it some perspective.
Attended A Celebration of Jewish Books in NYC with @Cinfhen and @CoffeeK8 today! Sana Krasikov did such a splendid job of discussing her book! Unfortunately, by the time I went to buy it, it was sold out! She was so sweet, and told me to get it from Amazon! 😉
Had to put the books down today to root for my favorite team, The Pats! My entire family is from the New England area, so the Patriot blood runs deep in this family. 💙❤🏈🎉
Who are you rooting for?
@Captivatedbybooks and I have a friendly book wager. The loser has to send a prize pack of local goodies to the winner. Of course, here‘s the team that will be helping us win a prize pack from her 😂
I'm pretty sure my husband subcontracted his wrapping out to our elflings. Anyone else get this book for Christmas?
I've found the perfect reading place, just not 100% sure I've found the right book #holidaydilemma #balibliss
so-soRarely do I read a book over 500 pages but this was a selection from my IRL book club. The story of Florence Fein who leaves her home in Brooklyn in the 1930s to pursue love and a better life in Russia. It moves slow for me at the beginning but I became more engaged about midway through. The story flips between the 1930s and 2008 and other decades in between. I felt the characters were flat and I really wanted more depth than the author provided
pickSo, this is the kind of book that I never thought I would read, let alone like. But after reading and enjoying A Gentleman In Moscow, I gave it a shot. I am so glad that I did. It was wonderful.
Well, I'm a bit late, but here's my March roundup. Some great books this month: The Patriots and On Trails get top marks. I feel like I should have read more, but I can't forget the time IJ takes me, for better or worse. 😝 I have travel coming up in April, so I expect this month to be even lighter.
pickI don't tend to think of myself as a historical fiction lover, but I may need to rethink that, as this book is fantastic. It follows 3 generations of a family, focusing on Florence as she leaves the US for her idea of socialist utopia in Russia in the 1930s. It is so good and feels so true to life that I've already run out and bought a copy for my mom. And the nook doesn't do it justice, but the cover is gorgeous.
I'm on page 43 and I honestly have to say I'm having trouble getting into this one. This topic should be right up my alley (multi-generational saga through Russian and America from the 30s to 08). It just isn't grabbing me just yet. I'm going to try giving it to 100 pages. Anyone else have this issue?
A goodreads win. Historical fiction of Soviet Russia in the 30's -50's. Can't wait to get started!
I love my husband and kids, but it feels like an unbelievable luxury to sit here on a sunny Saturday with my own cup of jelly beans reading and writing down my favorite lines.
Enjoying a quiet morning before a busy day. Happy Saturday 💕
"Breaking your family's heart was the price you paid for rescuing your own." Well when you open with that - I need to forego making stuffed shells and tell the family to make a sandwich for dinner ?
Pretty sure the bear isn't in on their scheme 😇
Need to stop reading and go out soon, but it's so cold outside and my book is inside. If I could stay in this seems like a good read to spend my time with. I like any story that starts with a one armed man.
I have heard nothing but wonderful things about this one, and I'm looking forward to this Russian history/Great Depression era read! Has anyone read it yet? Did you like it and recommend?
Bf went to pick up sequel to the book I finished last night and grabbed two extra books as a surprise. Never heard of the Patriots, excited to read it!
#LitprisesAreTheBestSurprises
#TheWayToMyHeartIsThroughMyTBR
Almost sunset at the library 😀
An early V-Day gift from the boyfriend. He knows a book makes me light up more than chocolate! I want to read all of them right now, but I am most excited for The Patriots. A debut novel and historical fiction - 2 of my favorite things!! It is about Russia and the Cold War.
This was available on my library's overdrive so I grabbed. I ❤️ WWII historical fiction!
It starts in NYC during the Great Depression, when Florence leaves for a job in Moscow. But due to complications, Florence ends up staying. Many years later, her son Julian travels to the US, but continues to work in Moscow while investigating his mother‘s recently opened KGB file. What he discovers is part of a greater story of distrust and secrecy between the two countries. This poignant story of family, love, and secrets is a stunner.
My brain went SKKKRRRRRT and read this four times. (This book is super good if multigenerational immigrant stories are in your wheelhouse!)
Can we bring this practice back for public restrooms/emergency gas station pit stops?!
DIGGING the passport stamps at the beginning of each chapter. Also, does anyone else have a Metropolitan Museum of Art bookmark collection from friends who want to buy SOMETHING from the gift shop when they visit? No joke, I have four different ones. This is from my mother-in-law's 2014 trip.
I went to the bookstore this morning with no specific agenda. I always have a book in mind, and of course end up buying everything I didn't know I needed. I've been reading more "multi-generational" historical fiction lately, in part because I want to learn more about our world, but mostly how one generation's life choices and beliefs affect the next (cough cough). Enter The Patriots. (Hidden Figures was 50% off and HELLO BOSS LADIES! ?? )
bailed
