Review of The House of Spark
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Review of The House of Spark
[Following is a volunteer review of "The House of Spark" by Luminita Laflash.]
The House of Spark by Luminita Laflash is a romance and political history book. The book's setting dates to the 1950s, when the Soviet Union occupied Romania. It highlights the injustices faced by Romanians during that period.
The story begins with a scene in Bucharest where a woman breaches all security protocols and stands in front of the president's car. She was pleading for help from the president, but security dragged her away. Before that incident, Jenica, a college student in Romania, mysteriously went missing the previous year. His girlfriend, Virginia, and close friends began panicking after failing to hear Jenica's whereabouts for months, so they started silent investigations, knowing the results if they alerted any suspicion from the Securitate. In their course, Jenica's friends made puzzling discoveries. In Jenica's room, they found coded notes and packs of cigarettes. Jenica didn't have any other friends apart from them; neither was he a smoker. Moreover, an unknown woman called Virginia and claimed to be aware of Jenica's whereabouts. Was Virginia heading into a trap?
The author showcases the history of Romania and acknowledges the sacrifices made by young men and women to fight for their country's freedom. He also illuminates the few greedy people bribed by the Soviet dictators to betray their country. This book felt lively because of its emotions. For instance, I was sorry for how Romanians were tortured because of defending their rights. It was also heartwarming how Jenica's friends came together and sacrificed their lives in search of Jenica. Also, I applaud the author for the fantastic character development skills he has displayed in the book.
Furthermore, the book tackles politics and other critical social themes that I found noteworthy. For instance, love is spread throughout the book, where different characters sacrifice their lives for their loved ones. Luminita Laflash also tackled parenting and its results. For example, some characters in the book give the best lives for their children, while others are against their children's decisions, such as education, which results in disunity. The author shows the adverse effects of such parenting. Additionally, I enjoyed the romance in this book. At least it neutralizes the injustices in the story.
I encountered a couple of typo issues, but they were ineffective, and I did not dislike anything about the book. The House of Spark was professionally edited. Therefore, I will rate it 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend this book to lovers of historical fiction, particularly on political topics.
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The House of Spark
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The House of Spark by Luminita Laflash is a romance and political history book. The book's setting dates to the 1950s, when the Soviet Union occupied Romania. It highlights the injustices faced by Romanians during that period.
The story begins with a scene in Bucharest where a woman breaches all security protocols and stands in front of the president's car. She was pleading for help from the president, but security dragged her away. Before that incident, Jenica, a college student in Romania, mysteriously went missing the previous year. His girlfriend, Virginia, and close friends began panicking after failing to hear Jenica's whereabouts for months, so they started silent investigations, knowing the results if they alerted any suspicion from the Securitate. In their course, Jenica's friends made puzzling discoveries. In Jenica's room, they found coded notes and packs of cigarettes. Jenica didn't have any other friends apart from them; neither was he a smoker. Moreover, an unknown woman called Virginia and claimed to be aware of Jenica's whereabouts. Was Virginia heading into a trap?
The author showcases the history of Romania and acknowledges the sacrifices made by young men and women to fight for their country's freedom. He also illuminates the few greedy people bribed by the Soviet dictators to betray their country. This book felt lively because of its emotions. For instance, I was sorry for how Romanians were tortured because of defending their rights. It was also heartwarming how Jenica's friends came together and sacrificed their lives in search of Jenica. Also, I applaud the author for the fantastic character development skills he has displayed in the book.
Furthermore, the book tackles politics and other critical social themes that I found noteworthy. For instance, love is spread throughout the book, where different characters sacrifice their lives for their loved ones. Luminita Laflash also tackled parenting and its results. For example, some characters in the book give the best lives for their children, while others are against their children's decisions, such as education, which results in disunity. The author shows the adverse effects of such parenting. Additionally, I enjoyed the romance in this book. At least it neutralizes the injustices in the story.
I encountered a couple of typo issues, but they were ineffective, and I did not dislike anything about the book. The House of Spark was professionally edited. Therefore, I will rate it 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend this book to lovers of historical fiction, particularly on political topics.
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The House of Spark
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