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A House Divided

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This is only the second book in this series and I greatly look forward to reading those which follow. I commend the authors on creating such realistic characters and writing such a capturing book. Before finding this series, I had little interest in Russian history or in books set there. I stumbled across the first book by accident, and found it intreguing. I commend the authors for their excellent character development. The characters are not one dimensional, clearly defined good and evil. While each takes a stand, we are shown the struggle they face as each tries to do what they feel is right. If you haven't read this, try it! It's a wonderful example of a well written and morally sound book. I wish there were more like it.

I am reading through the Russians series. I enjoyed the first book and was dying to begin the second. The story line is interesting and the characters have depth. But what I enjoy the most is the accurate history woven throughout the story. You feel as if you are in Russia during the 1800's. I also value the Christian undertones. I have read other Christian fiction and many of the works come off as preachy, including lenthy sermons and life lessons. This book weaves religion into the story and gives you an appreciation for the characters and their strength and faith during the difficult time period.

After reading the first book in the series, I rushed to the library to get the second one. I was immediately engrossed in the story of the Burenins and the Fedorcenkos. Prince Sergei returns from the war to Anna, but quickly leaves to try to cope with the terrible things he saw during the war. Anna's brother, Paul, runs away to St. Petersburg and becomes even more involved with the revolutionary cause. Yevno Burenin, Anna's father, becomes ill and she must return to her home in the peasant village of Katyk. Prince Sergei comes to Katyk to help Anna and her family before returning to his home once again. Princess Katrina becomes involved with a dangerous revolutionary, but she will not listen to others who try to warn her of the peril she is in. Another beautifully written book in The Russians series. If you loved the first one, you will definitely love this one just as much if not more!

Book two of the Russians series has action, romance, friendship and best of all, an interesting storyline.

This series is typically categorized by bookstores as "religious fiction". I will say that there is an underlying message about God (after all religion plays a huge part of Russian history) but it was simply woven into the story subtly and relevantly. I have read other Pella books and found this to be the case with them as well.

This book was the start of my infatuation with historical fiction and I am thankful for it. I do recommend all seven in the series with five stars - read them, although it may take a while!

As you probably guessed after reading my review of the first book in the "Russians" series, I grabbed the second one up as quickly as I could...and I certainly wasn't disappointed. The book begins right where the first one left off, and it quickly presents us with new changes and challenges that the chracters are facing. Prince Sergei and Anna's relationship is a major component of this novel-it is talked about more than it was in the first novel. Paul Burenin, Anna's brother, also takes a much bigger part in this novel, and his revolutionary ideas that had begun to take root in the last novel are now the only causes he's living for. I thought the authors did an excellent job of portraying Paul and his conflicting thoughts about sacrifices for the revolutionary cause, and his anguished wonderings about what lengths he will go to as he fights for change. And Katrina's love life takes a few new turns...but I can't really say anymore. All I can say is that, if anything, the history in this book is more masterfully blended into the story than it was in the last book, and anyone who loved the first book in this series MUST read the second!

I'm only in High School, and I started to read this book just for that, school. But (I didn't realize it was the 2nd book) as soon as I read the first few pages, I knew the book was written perfectly and that I'd love it. The way it is written keeps you tied up in the story, and you never want to put it down! And the characters are so real, you feel as if you know them. It's wonderful! I want to be an author one day, and this is how I hope to write.

After reading the book A House Divided by Michael Phillips and Judith Pella, I learned that it was really an interesting love story. It takes place in St. Petersburg, Russia. Anna Burenin is a young servant girl who goes through many trials and tribulations. She is torn between the man she loves and her family, hence the name A House Divided. If you have a hard time following stories I would not recommend this book for you unless you don't mind taking notes. Personally, I think that book is worth taking notes.

Anna's love interest is Prince Sergei who's reign over his vast empire is being threatened by a revolution. Anna's brother Paul is part of the revolution to overthrow the Prince's reign and win back the Motherland. Although she loves her brother dearly and doesn't want to tear her family apart, she understands that what her brother is doing is very wwwwrong. Anna knows in her heart that Prince Sergei doesn't deserve the way he's being treated. Anna also faces the reality that her best friend Katrina is in love with the Prince too. The only person Anna can rely on now is God. Her faith and trust in God is all she has top get her through this.

Will she choose a great new future with her Prince or will she choose her family who raised her and has always been there for her? I think that the decision will definitely suprise you.

Book was in great condition and I received it in a short time after placing my order.. Price was very good.

I won't write specifics about what I love about this book and series so that I don't spoil it for other readers. I will say that this series is fantastic. It's incorporates fictional characters with non-fictional history and events. You'll laugh, cry, get frustrated...the Pella/Phillips duo is unstoppable in this wonderful saga.

Love this Novel series! I purchased this set for my mother's birthday, she is an avid reader and expects high quality writing. She loved them; her friends loved them and so do I! Full of historical informations, but not to the detriment of a great story!