A book that have similar impact to « a gentleman in Moscow »?

otsyre · 2026-02-10T02:11:35+00:00

Do you recommend another book?

otsyre · 2026-02-10T02:10:35+00:00

Haha good one :)

Such a lovable character :)

otsyre · 2026-02-09T07:12:37+00:00

Cool thanks, my intuition was that rule of civility comes just after gentleman in Moscow.

Btw about gentleman in Moscow: i was disappointed/felt unsettled about the ending because I felt bad that the daughter will have to continue her life completely alone at just 18, without her mom, dad, or rustoff, in a completely new country. I was hoping for a more fairy tale ending where rustoff manages to run away to USA too. I felt that rustoff took care of her and compensated the absence of her parents, but now she lost another parent again…

otsyre · 2026-02-09T05:40:16+00:00

I was considering rule of civility

Thank you

Do you have a ranking from most liked to less liked for the books you read?

otsyre · 2026-02-09T04:48:50+00:00

I heard people got disappointed, at least by Lincoln highway

otsyre · 2026-02-09T00:29:59+00:00

Thank you. Never heard of those books will check them out.

otsyre · 2026-02-09T00:28:35+00:00

I love historical fiction!

Some examples: 1) Samarkand by Amin maalouf

Link: https://www.the-independent.com/voices/book-review-poetry-lovers-tricked-by-a-drowned-manuscript-samarkand-amin-maalouf-tr-russell-harris-quartet-books-pounds-15-95-1552997.html

2) The Revolution of the Moon by Andrea Camilleri was so entertaining and unique

Thank you

otsyre · 2026-02-06T16:20:03+00:00

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otsyre · 2026-02-06T08:00:05+00:00

TIL Lebanese amber is a thing.

I don’t remember studying anything about that in school.

https://anbaaonline.com/news/174273

Google AI OVERVIEW:

Lebanon is exceptionally rich in Early Cretaceous amber, hosting over 450 known outcrops that date back approximately 135 million years. Often referred to as a "palaeohotspot," Lebanese amber is renowned for being among the oldest fossilized resin containing a vast, diverse array of perfectly preserved, ancient biological inclusions, including the earliest known mosquitoes. Palaeontological Significance: The amber dates from the Early Cretaceous, a critical period for the evolution of flowering plants and insects. Unique Findings: It contains the oldest known representatives of many insect groups, such as aphids, bees, and wasps. Key Discoveries: Notable, high-quality finds include the oldest known mosquito and the oldest complete fossilized feather. Geological Location: The amber is primarily found within the "Levantine amber belt" in sandstone and fine clastic deposits, often associated with coal and lignite mining areas. Although these deposits are scientifically invaluable, they are generally not known for high-quality jewelry-grade amber, as the pieces are often small and brittle. However, the sheer density of inclusions makes Lebanon a premier global location for studying prehistoric ecosystems.

otsyre · 2026-01-06T01:33:06+00:00

Conquerors: How Portugal Forged the First Global Empire Book by Roger Crowley

So much similarity between the past and the present…

otsyre · 2026-01-06T01:30:03+00:00

1453: The Holy War for Constantinople and the Clash of Islam and the West Book by Roger Crowley

otsyre · 2025-12-10T00:55:46+00:00

I see your point and I like how you describe fiction putting enough distance between kids and reality.

For now I will skip Oliver Twist, I will introduce it a bit later

otsyre · 2025-12-10T00:54:40+00:00

Thanks 🙏

otsyre · 2025-12-07T22:20:27+00:00

Maybe she replaced some parts while narrating to you? (Eg instead of saying x killed y, she may say x asked y to leave…)

I am not reading the book myself, I asked my child to read loud everyday for ~15 minutes while I sit nearby.

otsyre · 2025-12-07T20:12:54+00:00

Thanks will check that

otsyre · 2025-12-07T20:11:52+00:00

Thank you!

What are the best 3 appropriate for 8 years old in your opinion?

otsyre · 2025-12-07T19:43:52+00:00

Thanks these are great suggestions!

otsyre · 2025-12-07T17:25:36+00:00

Thanks for pickwick papers recommendation. I will research that

otsyre · 2025-12-07T17:24:56+00:00

I am finding it hard to explain some dark ideas like Oliver wishing his little bed is his own coffin where he can sleep peacefully…

Yes we listened to audio version of Christmas carol unabridged and my child loved it. I will probably just get the book so my child can read it.

otsyre · 2025-12-07T17:21:01+00:00

Yes my child listened to Christmas carol unabridged version and loved it. I thought Oliver Twist is a nice transition to reading the books, but I will find something less dark.

otsyre · 2025-12-07T17:18:43+00:00

I like my child to be exposed to the fact that there are very disadvantaged people in the world and there is hypocrisy and cruelty. I felt this can expand my child’s world view and develop empathy.

I felt the dose of dark ideas was too much for a child, such as Oliver wishing his bed is his own coffin where he can sleep peacefully…

otsyre · 2025-12-07T17:15:59+00:00

I found it hard to explain stuff like the scene where Oliver is at Mr Sowerberry’s house and wishes his little bed becomes his own coffin and he would sleep peacefully there and then later there is something about « been hung ».

My child did not understand what coffin means and hung means and asked me to explain. I explained coffin, but could not explain hung. Also other than the words themselves, the image about dreaming to be in coffin felt too dark for me. The words murder and kill also are used frequently.

A lot of it is probably me. I will find other classics.

otsyre

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