is an emotionally rich story of a WWII disabled veteran.
The dead were mourned and cheered as heroes.
The wounded—without legs and arms, blind, burned, some having lost their mind—were left in the shadow of the great Victory.
Forgotten.
I dedicate this story to their memory.
Reader's Favorite Medal - 5 Stars
Literary Titan - Silver medal
A winner in Historical Fiction category in the 2021 Firebird Book Awards
Short-listed in the 2021 Hemingway Book Awards novel competition for 20th Century Wartime Fiction. A division of the Chanticleer International Book Awards (The CIBAs).
I would highly recommend Push Me Off The Cliff to fans of emotional psychological dramas, deep character studies, and readers everywhere who enjoy thematic, deep writing with confident realism.— K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Trust me, you need to read this book and particularly if you're a fan of WWII fiction. It has everything a war novel can offer: meticulously researched settings, battle scenes written with brutal honesty, unforgettable characters who are frighteningly real sometimes, and of course, an important message that will leave you with a warm feeling in your heart after the last page is turned. Another historical masterpiece from one of my favorite WWII writers! Highly recommended.—Ellie Midwood, a USA Today bestselling and multiple-award winning historical fiction author.
This emotionally rich story brilliantly explores the theme of war and how it affects everyone . . . creates characters that are fully drawn and captivating . . .The plot is complex with twists that no reader can expect. The reader will be racing from one gripping page to the next as they follow scenes that are emotionally intense and expertly written. The smart phraseology elevates the beauty of the story . . . It is immersive, brimming with pathos, and permeated by realism and humanity. There is a melancholy that rubs off on the reader, a melancholy that is skillfully captured and delivered in stellar storytelling, and it enriches the humanity of the characters, making them real and relatable. Push Me Off the Cliff is a story that castigates war in the most compelling of ways.— Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite
Marina Osipova took on a subject few authors have touched and brought it the attention it deserves. This is a magnificent piece of literature! I smiled, I cried, I was furious with the political system, I was touched by the kindnesses, and I sighed with pleasure with the love story . . . Once the guns fall silent, the war continues for so many, and the author brought them into the light for all to see and perhaps understand.—David Samaras, author of A Man with a Stick against A Man With A Rock and The Journey and the Face in the Mirror
Author Marina Osipova pulls no punches in showcasing the absolute horrors of war and weaves a moving love story into its backdrop. Push Me Off the Cliff is gritty, brutal, and unabashedly uncompromising. It is a character-driven story, and both the protagonists, Maria and Armen, felt deeply layered and three-dimensional. I constantly found myself moved by the complexity of emotions and thoughts displayed by the protagonists … The narrative spans several years, and the plot moves at a fast pace. Anyone who enjoys realistic and gritty war stories should check out Push Me Off the Cliff.—Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
The author brings her immense knowledge of the post-war Soviet history to the reader and in its raw and starkest terms, she reaches into the human condition to tap into the repressed and hidden gems of love and compassion that lie in all of us. It is this golden thread in the tapestry of misery that makes this such a beautiful and moving story. For all of its depicted hardships, I cannot speak highly enough of this book. A real must-read!—David E. Huntley, the author of the Death Watch Beetle, a historical post-WWII spy thriller.
I finished the novel with tears in my eyes, such was the emotional tug of the final chapters of the novel. In a world where books so often blend into each other, especially with some historical fiction, finding a story where the characters live beyond the page is a delight and a treat. . . The characters, created from air, formed with drops of ink on a page or pixels on a screen, live and breathe in my head. They have hopes and aspirations and lives to live far beyond the limitations of the text. They have become real to me. And this, to me, is what a novel should do.—The Historical Fiction Company
An incredibly touching story. I’m absolutely certain this book will stay with me for a very long time. The author doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities the Soviet people had to deal with during the post-war years, and the brutal honesty with which she describes the neglect and humiliation that yesterday’s heroes of war – now homeless and disabled people – had to face from their own government and fellow countrymen left me speechless many times throughout the book. If you are a World War 2 and Soviet Union historical fiction lover, Push Me Off The Cliff by Marina Osipova will be your best choice.—Anisiya
I’ve read every single one of Marina’s books and always await her newest creation with excitement. In this newest book, Marina explores a painful subject of neglect the Soviet soldiers were subjected to in the immediate post-war years. Trust me, you need to read this book. It has everything a war novel can offer: meticulously researched settings, battle scenes written with brutal honesty, unforgettable characters who are frighteningly real sometimes, and of course, an important message that will leave you with a warm feeling in your heart after the last page is turned. Another historical masterpiece from one of my favorite WWII writers!—Amazon Customer VINE VOICE
Wow!! A beautiful book. The dedication and determination of Soviet women during WWII always amazes me. The book has a beautiful, glorious ending which kept me smiling as I read. Please read this book. You will love it, I’m sure.
I’ve enjoyed every book I’ve read by this wonderful author.—pamarella
A heartfelt look at war. We will truly never know what went on inside the minds of the ones who fought in this war. We only have books to guide us through history. This book will captivate you. It did me. The time and energy this author put into this storyline is incredible.—Reader
Both heartbreaking and endearing. I needed to read it twice.This story — which is so rich in description and vivid imagery — is both beautiful and heartbreaking in how it shows the horrific suffering of the war veterans and the coldness of society towards the disabled. At the same time, the tenderness and compassion in the relationships between the characters will move you to tears.— ReadThisBook VINE VOICE
