Book Info
Name of Book : The Memory Keeper of Kyiv
Author : Erin Litteken
Publisher : Boldwood Books
Publication date : 16 May 2022
No. of Pages : 373
Format : Netgalley ARC
Why did I choose the book ?
The Memory Keeper of Kyiv by Erin Litteken was offered as part of the blog tour by Rachel's Random Resources. And, today is my turn to post a review on my blog.
Where to get the book ?
The Memory Keeper of Kyiv by Erin Litteken is available on Amazon :
Author Introduction
Erin Litteken is a debut novelist with a degree in history and a passion for research. At a young age, she was enthralled by stories of her family’s harrowing experiences in Ukraine before, during and after World War II. She lives in Illinois, USA with her husband and children.
Blurb
In the 1930s, Stalin’s activists marched through the Soviet Union, espousing the greatness of collective farming. It was the first step in creating a man-made famine that, in Ukraine, stole almost 4 million lives. Inspired by the history the world forgot, and the Russian government denies, Erin Litteken reimagines their story.
In 1929, Katya is 16 years old, surrounded by family and in love with the boy next door. When Stalin’s activists arrive in her village, it’s just a few, a little pressure to join the collective. But soon neighbors disappear, those who speak out are never seen again and every new day is uncertain.
Resistance has a price, and as desperate hunger grips the countryside, survival seems more a dream than a possibility. But, even in the darkest times, love beckons.
Seventy years later, a young widow discovers her grandmother’s journal, one that will reveal the long-buried secrets of her family’s haunted past.
My Opinion
An amazing debut shattering you to the core of your heart
The Memory Keeper of Kyiv by Erin Litteken is one of the books which is definitely going to leave its memories in your head. One of the amazing war fictions I have ever read. The book, beautifully portrays the toils and tortures endured by people of Ukraine during war. Also, the author weaves a small romantic story amidst all this. Wonderful and strong characters make the book more emotional and interesting. It was like an eye opener for me that how a war not only affects a region but also people, relationships, emotions and culture.
Definitely, 5 stars for the book. I would have written more but its a pity that I had to wrap the review in few words. My favorite thing in the plot is that two timelines are going parallelly which takes the book to a whole another level. Thanks to Netgalley, Rachel's Random Resources and Boldwood Books for giving me an opportunity to read and review the book.
Ratings
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