The Last Station by Jay Parini

The Last Station

Jay Parini

The peaceful surroundings and the beautiful Russian countryside, successfully captured by the author, are a stark contrast to the turbulent feelings and unresolved conflict between the main characters. Might tempt you to try some Tolstoy having read a bit about his life in this mix of fact and fiction.

Extract
Was she weeping? Slightly. Her eyes caught the evening sun and absorbed it's redness. They were watery, as many-sided as a gem. Her blonde hair, too, turned a little pink in the strange, beautiful light. I wanted to touch that hair. I let my palm graze the delicate substance.
Parallels
  • Benjamin's Crossing by Jay Parini
  • Tolstoy by A N Wilson