![]() ![]() The ending was very fitting for the story and we learn why people were turning into Jackdaws including the main character’s sister. ![]() Overall the story was fast paced and kept me turning the page to see what happens next. Also the November Revolutionists Wife Marya Morevna was a more modern myth that was elegant and tough. One-eyed Likho was intriguing and very creepy. I especially liked Koschei the Deathless. The heroes and villains of the fantasy segment are all new to me and fascinating. ![]() Before the fantasy part comes forward in this urban fantasy we get a glimpse into post-Soviet Moscow. I found it interesting to hear how the average person felt about the Soviet fall. The story is bleak much like what I’ve been led to believe is the traditional Russian outlook. Heck we even see Soviet Russian fall into legend. It’s set in modern times but draws on the legend of pre-revolution and revolutionary Russia. I have to admit that once I started this it was a page turner. She gave me The Secret History of Moscow by Ekaterina Sedia to read before we discuss it. I asked a friend that was raised in Russia about Russian folklore. I am looking into the various creepy crawlies of various cultures folklore. How I came to this book is through research. ![]() The required US legal disclaimer: All images are the property of their owners I reproduce them here under the Fair Use Doctrine of the copyright law for commentary and critique ![]()
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