A review by sarapalooza
Rasputin: Faith, Power, and the Twilight of the Romanovs by Douglas Smith

4.0

The author does a great job of mixing the facts known about Rasputin (which are well-researched) and the gossip that was extremely prevalent during his life. He is neither painted as a saint or demon, but as someone much more nuanced. It is an interesting portrait of the man and the times he lived in. Absolutely fascinating how he became so enmeshed in court life.