book review

Under a Blood Red Sky by Kate Furnivall

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I would not have chosen this book from the shelves in a shop, because for one, I don't like the cover. As it happened the book is one of those we are now reading in our book club, so I decided to give it a shot, at least.

I liked it! I will keep an eye open for the author, she writes well and I was drawn into the story, felt sympathy for the characters and the cool crisp atmosphere of Russia.

The story line itself is interesting, with the women in the labour camps and the life in the village of Tivil, the different characters, from the Chairman to the priest with his wild hair, to the gypsy and his strange rites.

What really intrigued me was the day to day life of normal Russians shortly after the revolution. I see the author's mother spent part of her childhood in Russia during that time, and although I wouldn't know if all the details are correct, they certainly feel right

.Always delightful to discover a new author.

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