A Baby Soldier Memoir/
The Lev Karavich Story23 total reviews
Comment from irishauthorme
Forceful, brutal and sad! I would like to know the history behind this story.
Is this a true story, fiction, or both?
I have read of the terrible conditions in Russian prisons from the few that survived. Also talked to Russian immigrants who were still afraid to tell too much for fear of retaliation.
Thank you for sharing this.
irish
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2022
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Forceful, brutal and sad! I would like to know the history behind this story.
Is this a true story, fiction, or both?
I have read of the terrible conditions in Russian prisons from the few that survived. Also talked to Russian immigrants who were still afraid to tell too much for fear of retaliation.
Thank you for sharing this.
irish
Comment Written 17-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Irish. It is purely fiction, with some research involved on my part. What I learned about that period sickened me. It was, as you say, brutal and sad. Thank you for reading, my friend.
Comment from Shirley McLain
This is a powerful chapter, and I enjoyed the read. It is full of intensity and action. You once again left me dangling. I hope this is a nice long book. You did a great job. Enjoy your day. Shirley
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2022
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This is a powerful chapter, and I enjoyed the read. It is full of intensity and action. You once again left me dangling. I hope this is a nice long book. You did a great job. Enjoy your day. Shirley
Comment Written 17-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Shirley, for the great review. It's nice to hear from you! I hope you are doing well. You enjoy your day as well.
Comment from Wayne Fowler
Very good story. Very well written. Good work.
"The boy is bleeding tend to him." - Two sentences?
Forty years for petty theft?
In the U.S. you get probation for grand larceny (if you are white and can afford a lawyer).
Maybe something in between for both?
Best wishes.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2022
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Very good story. Very well written. Good work.
"The boy is bleeding tend to him." - Two sentences?
Forty years for petty theft?
In the U.S. you get probation for grand larceny (if you are white and can afford a lawyer).
Maybe something in between for both?
Best wishes.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Wayne, for the great review. Yes, perhaps I should tone down the years or UP the crime? LOL. Thanks again for reading, Wayne.
Comment from Zue65
Oh, I am beginning to love the story of Masha and Lev and his good for nothing father, Vadim. The plot intensifies and the next post will be something to look forward to. This excellently written. Thanks a lot for sharing.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2022
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Oh, I am beginning to love the story of Masha and Lev and his good for nothing father, Vadim. The plot intensifies and the next post will be something to look forward to. This excellently written. Thanks a lot for sharing.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2022
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Thank you for your kind review, Susan. I appreciate you and your following of my story.
Comment from Wendy G
Excellent story! Very well written. Is this the first chapter? Already it us very engaging. While the theme is heavy, it rings true, and the character development is well done. How old is Lev at this time? Looking forward to the next part.
Wendy
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
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Excellent story! Very well written. Is this the first chapter? Already it us very engaging. While the theme is heavy, it rings true, and the character development is well done. How old is Lev at this time? Looking forward to the next part.
Wendy
Comment Written 16-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
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Thank you for reading, Wendy. It's great to have you following this one. The theme is quite heavy, but as you say, it does ring true for that period. Lev is ten in this chapter and Zora is sixteen.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your story--chapter-was well written, John. It was intense
with riveting details and actions. You depicted the prison
scenes well from what I've read elsewhere. Your characters
were well developed and would provide much t write about
in future chapters. This was a great start to your novel.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
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Your story--chapter-was well written, John. It was intense
with riveting details and actions. You depicted the prison
scenes well from what I've read elsewhere. Your characters
were well developed and would provide much t write about
in future chapters. This was a great start to your novel.
Thanks for sharing, Jan
Comment Written 16-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Jan, for the great review and comment. I'm happy you're reading and following.
Comment from Theodore McDowell
Great job. The story hooked me from the beginning and you slowly unfurled the plot and the relational issues in an engaging way. Can't wait for the continuation.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
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Great job. The story hooked me from the beginning and you slowly unfurled the plot and the relational issues in an engaging way. Can't wait for the continuation.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Tim. I'm happy you're following. I always look forward to your thoughts and comments, my friend.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
Talk about an opening line that hooks the reader!
John, this is a bit of a surprise for me - different from what I have read from you in the past. How many chapters are we looking at?
This is going to be good!
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
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Talk about an opening line that hooks the reader!
John, this is a bit of a surprise for me - different from what I have read from you in the past. How many chapters are we looking at?
This is going to be good!
Comment Written 16-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
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Hi, Pam, right now, it looks like twelve, give or take. I had to split the chapters a bit for FS. Thank you for the great review, Pam.
Comment from Douglas Goff
Interesting piece of work.
Couple of catches:
"Get off of me, boy." Vadim's voice now strained,
(Comma after boy instead of period)
Also:
"You'll what!."
(Lose the period)
Also:
"The boy is bleeding tend to him."
(Comma after tend or make it two sentences)
Good story. I intend to catch the next part. Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
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Interesting piece of work.
Couple of catches:
"Get off of me, boy." Vadim's voice now strained,
(Comma after boy instead of period)
Also:
"You'll what!."
(Lose the period)
Also:
"The boy is bleeding tend to him."
(Comma after tend or make it two sentences)
Good story. I intend to catch the next part. Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 16-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Douglass, for a great review and critique.
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It?s a fine piece of work!
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Thank you!
Comment from barbara.wilkey
This is great writing and a great storyline. I really like it. Great job.
"He's too old to stay here with you. You knew this day was coming, you should have prepared yourself differently."
"As his mother, I beg you, Vadim, don't take him." (A space is needed between these two paragraphs. Each dialogue gets its own paragraph.)
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
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This is great writing and a great storyline. I really like it. Great job.
"He's too old to stay here with you. You knew this day was coming, you should have prepared yourself differently."
"As his mother, I beg you, Vadim, don't take him." (A space is needed between these two paragraphs. Each dialogue gets its own paragraph.)
Comment Written 16-Nov-2022
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2022
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Thank you, Barbara, for a great review. Your words are always encouraging. I'm happy you enjoyed the read.
