Natalya, God's messenger
Magda Bogin
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Natalya, God's messenger
by Magda Bogin
Published
1994
Publisher
Scribner's
Pages
274
ISBN-10
0684196247
Description
On a summer afternoon at the close of World War II, Rita, the twenty-seven-year-old daughter of struggling Russian immigrants, loses her job as a machinist, and takes over a palm-reading practice on Manhattan's Lower East Side. As this act of desperation blooms into a calling, Rita is reborn as Natalya, God's Messenger. Word of her powers circulates, and her business thrives. In palm after outthrust palm, Rita reads the turbulent future of a country facing profound social upheaval, foretelling the atomic bomb, the Cold War, civil rights protest, and the assassination of a president. Success comes at a price, however. Rita's former lover, Leo, a passionate leftist, abandons her to pursue his political convictions. And years later, when they are reunited in a mad dash to Dallas in November, 1963, Rita and Leo discover that sight has given way to blindness, and blindness to sight. At a time when the nation is poised on the brink of change, Rita finally reads Leo's palm, and sees him as though for the first time. With flair and verve, Natalya, God's Messenger captures the vibrant spirit of postwar America and marks the debut of an already seasoned literary talent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Natalya, God's messenger?
This edition of Natalya, God's messenger has approximately 274 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Natalya, God's messenger?
For most readers, Natalya, God's messenger typically takes between 5h 43m and 3h 48m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 34m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 68,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Natalya, God's messenger?
The estimated word count for Natalya, God's messenger is approximately 68,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Natalya, God's messenger?
Natalya, God's messenger was written by Magda Bogin.
When was Natalya, God's messenger published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.