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Between Love And Honor (2008)

by Alexandra Lapierre(Favorite Author)
3.63 of 5 Votes: 5
ISBN
1611091454 (ISBN13: 9781611091458)
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English
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AmazonCrossing
review 1: Pretty slow read about a very obscure historical period (the Caucasian War of the mid-19th century). I felt for the main character, tossed back and forth between the Russians and the Dagestani Muslims like a hot potato / man without a country. The romance aspects were less than thrilling, as the couple spends so little time together and the lady is barely sketched out. And the ending is unsatisfying. But if you are looking to learn about a time, place and conflict you didn't know about before, it's worth a read.
review 2: This book is well written and I thought it was interesting from the start (although I admit it helps if you have a basic understanding of Islam). I liked the historic basis of the book and the fact that much of it is based on historical f
... moreacts, letters, and journals. That being said I feel like I should like this book more than I do. In the end I guess it just doesn't totally do it for me. Thus, the three stars. less
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skitzo
Historical fiction based on memoirs, letters and real life accounts! Loved it!
fairie
Like this quite a bit more than other reviewers did. It was worth the read.
Monie_7
Tried three times. bored to tears. Into the recycle bin you go.
radicals
Bummer, man.
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