Download The House by the Dvina: A Russian Childhood Audiobook (Unabridged)

" A vivid memoir of childhood, culminating in a harrowing escape from Russia. According to the author's obituary, she wrote this when she was nearly 80 and it was published the next year to great acclaim. An unforgettable read especially for those interested in Russian history and the craft of memoir. "

" my claim to fame lol the author is my granny "

" This book is a big part of the reason why I began studying Russian. I thought it was beautiful and evocative of a lost world at the time, although it seems kind of laboured when I browse through it now. "

" I actually read her second book, A House by the Hooglie, but couldn't find it on database. Interesting glimpse of days gone by - most interesting element was her comment about trade in India (her husband worked in jute) and how their experience wasn't part of the Empire myth. "

" This book was read during the time of my interest in Russia and its fascinating history. I still need to get there in real life. "

" Just didn't go anything for me and I'm afraid I gave up. "

" Read this when I was quite ill and really enjoyed it. Enjoyed the view of this world through the eyes of a child. Interesting to see the two different cultures of Scotland and Archangel. Fascinating to imagine what it must have been like to live inside the Arctic Circle. "

" Really enjoyed this book. It really makes you feel like you are there. I was interested in how her life turned out, but she only mentions in the epilogue that she married and had 2 children and lived in India. "

" This was an enlightening, well told glimpse into the every day life of the well-to-do in pre-revolution Russia, something I had known prior to reading this book. "

" Author's childhood in Russia in the early 1900's. Her story continues through the revolution and escape to Scotland. Very interesting regarding the changes in Russia at the time - thoroughly enjoyed. Also enjoyed the two follow-ups. "

" This is an account of life in Russia before, during, and immediately after the Revolution, culminating with the author's escape to Scotland. It is a story of two families, separated in culture and geography, but bound together by a Russian-Scottish marriage. "

" This book was read during the time of my interest in Russia and its fascinating history. I still need to get there in real life. "

" I actually read her second book, A House by the Hooglie, but couldn't find it on database. Interesting glimpse of days gone by - most interesting element was her comment about trade in India (her husband worked in jute) and how their experience wasn't part of the Empire myth. "

" Read this when I was quite ill and really enjoyed it. Enjoyed the view of this world through the eyes of a child. Interesting to see the two different cultures of Scotland and Archangel. Fascinating to imagine what it must have been like to live inside the Arctic Circle. "

" my claim to fame lol the author is my granny "

" This book is a big part of the reason why I began studying Russian. I thought it was beautiful and evocative of a lost world at the time, although it seems kind of laboured when I browse through it now. "