Vaclav & Lena: A Novel Audiobook

" This book reminded me of the experience I had reading The History of Love by Nicole Krauss - I wanted to LOVE it based on the reviews, the cover, numerous reccomendations and... I was disppointed. It just didn't live up to the hype. "

" This book reads like a bedtime story, which is kind of what it is about....2 children, bound to each other, separated, and reunited. A very easy read. I didn't LOVE it, but it was nice, in it's own way. "

" It took me a few pages to get used to the writing style, but once I did I could hardly put it down. The characters are incredibly endearing and the novel is full of lovely little moments of poignant awareness. "

" review to follow been lazy since my hand is still fractured but the cast is off "

" This is a touching story that peers into the immigrant experience and is a testament to friendship, love and tenacity. The creative chapter titles added to my enjoyment. The ending is a bit abrupt and the last line could have been written more clearly. But the power of redemption lingers beyond the last page. "

" The opening scenes of Vaclav & Lena read like a Pixar montage. It is charming and filled with wonder and all that makes childhood magical. I was hooked from the first two paragraphs. A great debut novel from Haley Tanner. "

" This book has some achingly beautiful truths about love. Good job, I want to read more from this author. The comments from Russian-Americans, however, we should take seriously. "

" Exquisitely told -- with a pitch perfect point of view told by 2 Russian immigrant children with very different histories.. Beautifully written. "

" read it in a day.... i really enjoyed the story & the interaction between the 2 main characters. "

" Could not have loved this book any more than I did- beautiful! "

" Liked the first part when Vaclav and Lena are together, their English isn't very good and they practice magic after school in Vaclav's bedroom. Rasia's bedtime story is very cute. Tender mother-son moments here. "

" What a wonderful little love story here. So vivid and simple, yet dealing with some pretty heavy subject matters. The characters are wonderfully written out. Highly recommend. "

" Four, bordering on five stars. Started slow, but was utterly engrossed by the end. "

" Beautiful love story, full of memorable characters, and if you're an American kid with foreign parent--or even an adult whose parents still don't seem to understand you--the relationship between Vaclav and his mother will break your heart. "

" Really enjoyed this short, easy to read story. I would recommend it to all. Suggest you read the synopsis at Amazon or Barnes and Noble. "

" This was short and sweet without being treacly or maudlin - a surprise given how cutesy it starts. A very easy read. "

" one of the best books I've read in a while. It was well-written, not predictable, a fast read and engaging. It was the type of book that if I had the time, I would have curled up on the couch with and read in one sitting. Can't ask for much more in a book! "

" This wasn't too interesting to me, but I had to finish it to see how it ended, and even that was not too satisfying. Oh well... "

" really enjoyed this book. it is a well written book. i enjoyed it more than i thought i would. "

" It was going to be 4 stars until the end-the very last chapter left tears in my eyes. "

" Could not have loved this book any more than I did- beautiful! "

" I liked the first part well enough, about the young childhood friends of Russian immigrant parents in Brooklyn. I loved their stories as older teenagers. Well-written, heart-felt and a glimpse into another world. "