The Soviet Sisters by Anika Scott

The Soviet Sisters

Anika Scott

368 pages first pub 2022 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative slow-paced

Description

Sisters Vera and Marya were brought up as good Soviets: obedient despite hardships of poverty and tragedy, committed to communist ideals, and loyal to Stalin. Several years after fighting on the Eastern front, both women find themselves deep in th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 49 reviews

Moods

tense 61%
emotional 57%
informative 57%
mysterious 47%
dark 38%
challenging 33%
adventurous 19%
sad 19%
reflective 14%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 68%
slow 18%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 26% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 63% | No: 26% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.98

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