Another "must read" by Kate Furnivall....
I was so excited to start "The Red Scarf" after having loved "The Russian Concubine," and even more thrilled upon completion of the book, since I loved this one even more!
Ms. Furnival is a brilliant writer whose characters really come to life and jump off the page. This story of two women in a labor camp in Siberia who have to overcome many obstacles on their paths to "freedom" is intricately woven, multi-layered, fantastically researched and entirely unique and fascinating. There is so much to their stories and the more complex themes of good vs. evil and morality come into play at every step, especially towards the end of the novel, which will leave you satisfied yet longing for more of Ms. Furnival's writing.
This would make a dynamic book club selection, as there is so much to discuss....politics, religion, fear, truth, punishment, life and death, labor camps, Russian history/communism, work camps, good/evil, forgiveness, altruism, gypsies, etc. I HIGHLY recommend this novel and can't wait to share it with my friends and family.
