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The Bronze Horseman (The Bronze Horseman, #1)

Paullina Simons
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The Bronze Horseman (The Bronze Horseman, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001

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Paullina Simons

The Bronze Horseman (The Bronze Horseman, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2001
Book Details
Pages

637

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Leningrad, Russia • 1940s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons follows the lives of two young people, Tatiana and Alexander, as they navigate the hardships of love and war during World War II in Leningrad. The novel is the first in a trilogy and explores themes of resilience, passion, and survival against a backdrop of historical events.

Romantic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Adventurous

Melancholic

Reviews & Readership

4.3

95,768 ratings

82%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons has garnered mixed reviews. Readers praise its passionate romance and vivid historical backdrop set during World War II, applauding Simons' detailed descriptions and emotional depth. However, some criticize the novel for its length, repetitive dialogue, and moments of implausible plot developments. Overall, it remains a compelling yet polarizing read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Bronze Horseman (The Bronze Horseman, #1)?

Readers who would enjoy The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons often appreciate epic historical romances set against wartime backdrops, similar to Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell. They revel in intricate love stories intertwined with rich historical detail, akin to Outlander by Diana Gabaldon.

4.3

95,768 ratings

82%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

637

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Leningrad, Russia • 1940s

Publication Year

2001

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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