tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post3020243689864864032..comments2024-03-21T23:51:05.568-04:00Comments on Randomly Reading: Breaking Stalin's Nose by Eugene YelchinRandomly Readinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13041218984035157545noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-21287089758625534142015-03-27T20:12:10.643-04:002015-03-27T20:12:10.643-04:00I have read several review posts for this book, bu...I have read several review posts for this book, but haven't had the chance to read it. It certainly sounds like a fantastic read.Stacie Theishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04047146695882374289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-74542753412053007932015-03-21T18:54:16.433-04:002015-03-21T18:54:16.433-04:00Wow, this does sound like a powerful story! Thanks...Wow, this does sound like a powerful story! Thanks for the great review. Stopping by from the Kid Lit Blog Hop.Cathy L Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940242861643739792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-85139955124458097042015-03-20T15:39:07.290-04:002015-03-20T15:39:07.290-04:00This sounds gripping and excruciating, as I know I...This sounds gripping and excruciating, as I know I would cry the whole way through. We have recently been watching THE ASSETS, a mini series set in that time, so this book really intrigues me. Thanks for a great recommendation on the Kid Lit Blog HopJambohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704840860387375378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-37447040516463663992015-03-18T21:44:43.978-04:002015-03-18T21:44:43.978-04:00Thanks for sharing your review - I read this in 20...Thanks for sharing your review - I read this in 2013, and I thought it was worthy of the Newbery, too. I thought the descriptions of the cold as well as the black and white illustrations really enhanced the brutal, cruel lifestyle. I would recommend it, just as you have, especially because its a quick read (and brings to light good moral questions for readers to discuss). Thanks for sharing!BCueninhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480574364292538591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-74319473505881669222015-03-18T08:00:23.454-04:002015-03-18T08:00:23.454-04:00Thanks for your great review - it sounds like one ...Thanks for your great review - it sounds like one I could (and should) share with my son...Marjorie (MWD)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15365110235448929655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-71763000944693846012015-03-16T16:51:01.440-04:002015-03-16T16:51:01.440-04:00This one had been on my To-Read pile for quite som...This one had been on my To-Read pile for quite sometime and I just never got to it. But your review has reminded just how good this sounded. Back on the pile but I'll leave it at the top.<br />Tammy<br />Apples with Many SeedsTammy Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05544436792429289090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-9656229643310273882015-03-09T18:49:44.737-04:002015-03-09T18:49:44.737-04:00This is one of my favorite books! I loved the char...This is one of my favorite books! I loved the character arc and how well he conveyed the fear and oppression of the former Soviet Union. My son has read this as well. It's such an important book.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-28800784547655492572015-03-09T17:20:54.407-04:002015-03-09T17:20:54.407-04:00I have heard of this one and that title grabs me e...I have heard of this one and that title grabs me every time I see it. After your review I've put it at the top of my books to read next. Thanks and good luck on the Newbery Reading Challenge.Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-72839597801213554802015-03-09T12:30:00.527-04:002015-03-09T12:30:00.527-04:00This was a fast well done novel that I read in one...This was a fast well done novel that I read in one sitting. I hope you decide to read it soon, it is well worth it.Randomly Readinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041218984035157545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774409390948285794.post-63216971327504141372015-03-09T12:20:27.771-04:002015-03-09T12:20:27.771-04:00I try to read a lot of Newbery books too, but I ha...I try to read a lot of Newbery books too, but I haven't tackled this one yet. I actually didn't know that much about it before reading your thorough review. Thank you.Joanne R. Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08076959910493197255noreply@blogger.com