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Dec 12, 2017smatte rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book offers a powerfully matter-of-fact description of life in the Soviet gulag system in the aftermath of World War II. Reading about people whose daily reality involved struggling and scheming for even the tiniest fraction of respite and sustenance made me thankful for the privileges I enjoy, yet apprehensive about society's fragile nature. It's a good, quick read that provides a timely reminder that life goes on and we must do our best regardless of the obstacles placed before us.