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Jan 03, 2023karlypinch rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Beautifully written and engaging.
Feb 05, 2021FVRL_Maple_Ridge rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book from the FVRL collection was chosen to compliment the 2019/2020 season at the ACT arts centre. This book was on a list that featured literature about dance and literature to compliment dance performances taking place at The ACT.
May 09, 2018stellamd rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A true depiction of the political atmosphere in Russia under the tyranny of Stalin. The fate of the intelligentsia is realistically portrayed. All this is framed in an engrossing tale of a young ballerina of promise and her eventual…
Dec 05, 2017
Gorgeously written historical novel about jewelry and Russia.
mrsgail5756
Jul 16, 2013mrsgail5756 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The book was okay – but not one of my favorites.
ab562
Apr 14, 2013ab562 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Fascinating book about Russia during Stalin's reign and the distrust felt amongst the people. Worth reading and hard to put down. If you liked it then Check out the movie: Moscow doesn't believe in Tears.
Oct 26, 2012
While not a happy read by any means, the beauty of this novel captivated me and moved me and I found the experience of reading definitely worth the heartache. The ballet portions are written knowledgably and artistically, and her…
Jan 25, 2012
Russian by birth Grigori has carried to adulthood beliefs about his birth parents that have made even his career choice inevitable. Now, a widower, he is at a crossroads. Drew, with her own seeming failed past, works for an auction house…
Dec 15, 2011
Sandy 12/11
Dec 03, 2011gvlee rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Despite the cover description being all about the jewels being auctioned, this is actually a sombre story about communist Russia, Spoiler alert: I was left with a lingering sadness after the book was finished because of the unhappy…
Aug 23, 2011
Also available in Ebook format
Alyona
Jul 28, 2011Alyona rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
An amazing book! couldn't put it down.
Mar 04, 2011
Borrowed Oct, 19, 2010
Jan 03, 2011debwalker rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A jewel of a novel. Each chapter is named after an auction lot of jewellery being sold by a former ballerina, once a star of the Bolshoi Ballet. She is selling her gem collection to rid herself of the past, but instead stirs it up." A…
Nov 29, 2010
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Nov 10, 2010claire1 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
interesting russian culture