Rasputin's Daughter

Very good

I agree with most of the reviews it was an interesting story. To the person below it was not a waste of time. This book was written in 2004, the bones of the prince and princess Maria were not found until 2007. DNA proved that all the children along with their parents were killed. So at this time people may have still believed that the prince and princess anastasia got away. Therefore it was still an interesting mystery. History of this book was intensive and interesting.

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great book

you will not be disappointed.

Conspiracy and murder stalk a crumbling court...

Alexander gives us a look inside the Rasputin family, through the eyes of the oldest daughter, Maria. We see her life before her father's murder, starting the week before and leading up to Rasputin's murder. Alexander gives Maria an innocence and determination that makes her a likable character, and eventually, you come to sympathize with Maria and even with Rasputin. By the end of the novel, it leaves you wanting to learn more about the Rasputins and the Romanov dynasty. Definately a great read!

Alot better than I was expecting

I had to read this book for a Global Studies Honors class in my school. I was surprised that this book was not only well written, but seemed to capture the time period amazingly. The love/hate relationship between Maria and Sasha gave anticipation to the story as well. The ending was a complete shock, and made me want to cry =/.

Historical Fiction just got BETTER!

I thought this was an amazing young adult book that most people should read. It tells of a different point of view, Rasputin's Daughter. You can't even bealive your learning, it isn't like a text book at all. It tells of deception, hatred, love, and the amazing story that you just have to read to find out.

LOVE HIS BOOK!!

I did not know very much about Rasputin, so I enjoyed learning about his life through the eyes of his daughter. Though there are some fictional accounts added, I found it to be very factual! It is captivating, I loved it!!!!!

A great dark and historical read

Although parts of the book dragged a bit(which were only a few), it really opened my eyes to what Russia was kind of like during that period of time. It was my first historical read, and it wasn't that bad. I loved how it was written and how it was told through Rasputin's daughter...someone who witnessed everything behind closed doors. I plan on reading Kitchen Boy very very soon.

Darker than 'The Kitchen Boy'

I will admit I liked 'The Kitchen Boy' better, but I thought this book was also well written. It is much darker novel, but then again Grigori Rasputin's life wasn't very happy or bright. It was interesting to read a different perspective of the Romanov's downfall from Rasputin's daughter, Maria. Overall I enjoyed 'Rasputin's Daughter.'

A Disappointment

I loved 'The Kitchen Boy', so I was really excited about reading 'Rasputin's Daughter.' My book club even decided to read it. However, it was such a disappointment. It wasn't well written or well thought out. It was a waste of our time.

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