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Memories: From Moscow to the Black Sea

Teffi
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Memories: From Moscow to the Black Sea

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016

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Teffi

Memories: From Moscow to the Black Sea

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

267

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Russia • 1910s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Memories: From Moscow to the Black Sea is a memoir by Teffi that details the author's harrowing journey from Moscow through southern Russia during the Russian Civil War. The narrative captures Teffi's encounters with diverse individuals, reflecting the upheaval and uncertainty faced by those displaced during this tumultuous period.

Nostalgic

Melancholic

Mysterious

Bittersweet

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.3

1,016 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Memories: From Moscow to the Black Sea by Teffi is lauded for its vivid storytelling and rich historical context. The memoir captures Teffi's escape from revolutionary Russia with lyrical prose, blending humor and poignancy. However, some readers may find the narrative pace uneven. Overall, it is a compelling and insightful journey through a tumultuous period.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Memories: From Moscow to the Black Sea?

Readers who savor historical memoirs, enjoy Russian cultural insights, and appreciate literary wit will find Memories: From Moscow to the Black Sea captivating. Fans of Nabokov's Speak, Memory or Pasternak's Doctor Zhivago will be drawn to Teffi's reflective narrative on post-revolutionary Russia.

4.3

1,016 ratings

78%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

267

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Russia • 1910s

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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