Character Study – Nikolai Derevenko

Published May 25, 2015 by rochellewisoff

“I hope Ulrich and that doctor person like chicken sandwiches.” She [Havah] limped to the icebox and pulled out a plate of leftover chicken.

            After she set the plate on the table she searched the many drawers for a knife. Before she could cut into the crusty bread on the counter, a masculine hand reached around her and took the knife. “Allow me. You’re liable to slice off your fingers.”

            “Must you always be so rude?” She whirled around and glared at Dr. Nikolai.

            With surgical precision he cut the bread into even slices and stacked them on a platter. He peered at her over his spectacles with one raised eyebrow. “Or so gentile?”

~~Taken from Please Say Kaddish for Me by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields

 

W & B Publishers

Represented by Loiacono Literary Agency

Framed Dr. Nikolai

            Havah dislikes the dispassionate Russian, Dr. Nikolai Derevenko, Ulrich’s housemate. Nikolai returns her feelings and makes it clear to her that he has little patience for most people, women in particular.

            As the story unfolds she learns that he’s an accomplished flautist who chose medicine over music and his aloof demeanor masks the grieving heart of a father who’s lost his only child.

            In Dr. Nikolai Havah will find a true friend and champion.     

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11 comments on “Character Study – Nikolai Derevenko

  • I was just introduced to him in the novel. I am looking forward to “getting to know him” along with the other characters in this wonderful novel. Super artwork that really fits the character. Very multitalented writer and artist.

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    • Dear Suzanne,

      Next to Havah, Nikolai might just be my favorite and most complex character. He was one of those that grew out of a “side character” into a principal. Ya never know where the muse will take ya.

      Thank you.

      Shalom,

      Rochelle

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