A Month of Russian Love

Rarely does it take me more than a few days to read a book. Even with my job, my hobbies, my friends and family, I still usually finish the average book within three to five days. Some books take more or less, depending on the amount of attention I am paying to what I am reading.

So when a friend gave me a copy of Paullina Simons' THE BRONZE HORSEMAN, I figured it would take me a little longer, seeing as it's nearly 900 pages. In fact, it has taken me nearly five weeks to finish this book. This is mostly due to wanting to give the book my full and utmost attention.

My friend raves about THE BRONZE HORSEMAN. She has been telling me for months how she discovered this book and it changed her life. How she bought its sequels (it's a trilogy) from out of the country because it was not easily available here in the states. When she went to get me a copy for my birthday, and a new copy to replace her worn one, she ended up with two used copies, instead - that's how hard they are to find now.

Since she had raved about this book, and was so concerned about my opinion of it, I gave it as much care as I could. I didn't read a page or two here and there, I didn't read it while distracted or sleepy. And therefore, some days, I didn't read it at all. I have finally finished it, many weeks after I had thought I would. And I loved it. My friend needn't have worried, as it was right up my alley. It's full of intrigue and drama, while having many of the details of Russian life before and during WWII. The romance is red hot, and so is the sex. The book is a beautiful love story.

I am even intrigued enough to want to read the next one, but I think I will wait awhile. I am way behind on my reading thanks to the first one. But it was worth the wait.

Nicole