The Crime of Olga Arbyelina
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Book Overview
A Russian princess, a refugee from the Bolsheviks, abandoned by a faithless husband, flees with her child to France, where she is subsequently found half-naked on a riverbank next to a body of a man... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1559704942
ISBN13:9781559704946
Release Date:September 1999
Publisher:Arcade Publishing
Length:256 Pages
Weight:2.00 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.4" x 9.5"
Customer Reviews
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The Crime of Olga Arbyelina
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is a beautifully written book. Makine truly has a talent with language -- some passages are so poetic, it's hard to believe that one is reading prose. You have to read the book in increments and savor the scenes. The writing is often very challenging and the whole plot is intellectually stimulating. This is definitely not a book where the plot moves quickly and everything is apparent from the beginning. Although the novel contains several taboo topics (incest, abortion, politics), it is possible to identify oneself with Olga. Makine's meticulous descriptions and his ability to communicate Olga's feelings has made this book a joy to read.
Madness, Madness!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Excellent. What else can I write. Andrei Makine is one of the great writers of our time. As a reader you will descend into madness with the princess and feel as if you are holding her hand and can do nothing to stop it. An excellent addition to an already outstanding body of work. Highly recommended.
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