Maryanne C. (9outof10) reviewed on 1/21/2014 + 41 more book reviews

I began reading this book thinking I probably wouldn't like it..I was so wrong..Even though I am not a big fan of books on the Soviet Union, this book was so much more..It could apply to any totaltarian society that dehumanizes it's citizens. The human heart struggles to survive, and love conquers the despotic rule. The story is beautifully told with vivid characterization..It may take a few chapters to get into the story of a man and his family..a man dedicated to enforcing state rule who gradually succumbs to his own morality even at the risk of everything..It put me in mind of the movie CITIZEN X which was superb.

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