This book felt really long. It was unnecessarily descriptive and delved into details on subjects which didn't add to the story. The only really interest was the russian verbiage used throughout. ( )

This book was fun to read and about an interesting time period--when science is really starting to gain momentum and the world is becoming more global-minded. I liked it. I really liked how the "real" Rasputin was never clearly laid out on the table. Even at the end when he talks about his wrong-doings, it's never explicitly stated if he was as big an ass as he had the potential for or if his activities were just misinterpreted by those around him.

This book made me want to learn more about the Romanov family and Russian history in general. Also, I now want to read about Rasputin from the Romanov's perspective. ( )

Fascinating finding out more about Rasputin, a name I have heard often but never really knew much about. His daughter Maria comes across as being a very naive teenager learning a lot about life in one week. She thought of her father as something special but realizes he has more faults which the book clearly explains in great detail, she meets a boy and falls for him while knowing he is not all he seems and she runs all over the city trying to save her father yet going places no normal girl would go alone. Learned about Russian history while enjoyed a story. ( )

3.25 stars

This is a fictional account of Rasputin (the Russian healer or womanizer, depending on the point of view), starting some time shortly before he was murdered, from the point of view his oldest daughter, Maria, a teenager. Also during this time, Maria finds her first love.

This didn't draw me in liked I'd hoped. I really liked The Kitchen Boy, but this one just didn't quite interest me nearly as much. Will also say that I listened to the audio, and it wasn't done very well. The sound wasn't that great, and it would occasionally cut off – it did that a few times. I do wonder if I would have liked it more if I'd read it in print. Overall, it was ok – there were some parts that held my attention and the last bit was probably the best. ( )

This is one of the best books i have read in the the last 12 months.

Rasputin’s Daughter is considered historical fiction. it is based around Maria, one of Grigori Rasputin’s daughters. The book covers the time frame of up to a week prior to Rasputin’s death.

Rasputin himself has been world renowned as a charlatan, a genius, a monk, faith healer and psychic. in folklore, his powers were limitless, his ability to manipulate was matchless, and it took a whole lot to kill the bastard. most of the world knows him as one of the most evil and untamed humans ever to live.

Maria is a different person all together. she is mellow and loving, sweet and kindly. she sees nothing but purity in her father. Maria herself is confused, she is lonely and sad, but she has high hopes for her future. Maria is a daddy’s girl through and through.

the book reads well. the dialogue through out the book is excellent and persuasive.

RD leads you down som interesting thought paths. what happens if you remove the demonized perception of Rasputin and instead review the history of his culture in Siberia? was he really as evil as they all make him appear, or was he nothing more than a pawn in a political game, murdered and defamed in order to regain control during a coup? Maria’s perspective does exactly that, it allows him the luxury of “innocence” and allows the reader to see this historical figure in a light that would never normally be possible. we have all learned the legends too well to question them otherwise.

for anyone who cares for historical fiction, this is a great book. those who enjoy general fiction or romance thrillers, this is also a good choice.

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yes, for those who are interested, there is some detailed discussion on the size, length,girth of Rasputin’s cock.. no conversation pertaining to him is complete with out at least mentioning it.. it is is supposedly in the Russian museum of erotica, after all. the book even makes mention of his penis’s powers to heal, though it was still attached to his body during the time frame in the book.

go magic cock and undying men!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rasputin%27s_penis
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