This is an LDS, Historical Fiction book that is about the very first Mormon saints in Russia. The characters and main story are true but mingled with fiction. It's during the time in Russia of Lenin and socialism and communism and the overthrow of the Tsars.
It's very interesting but it did not hold my attention. Plus, socialism and communism make me mad. I also didn't like that the people of Russia tried to get God out of their country...which obviously didn't work. Reading books like this remind how very grateful I am to live in a free country where I am free to worship as I may and believe in God. Even though there are those people who are trying to squeeze God out of this country I think they will see-as the Russians and everyone else who tries to do that-that He will not be mocked and that it is simply impossible to get rid of your Creator!
Anyway, the story is fascinating, but just kind of a slow moving book. I didn't really fall in love with any of the characters and while I enjoyed reading the actual facts that happened, it wasn't captivating enough to hold my attention. Perhaps I am just not in the right mood for this book. Sorry!
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