Secondhand Time: The Last of the Soviets by Svetlana Alexievich
"Secondhand Time: The Last of the Soviets" is a compilation of personal narratives from individuals who lived through the transformation of the Soviet Union to modern Russia. The book provides a vivid and emotional portrayal of the experiences of ordinary people during this period of significant societal and political change. The author uses these narratives to explore themes such as the impact of political ideology on individual lives, the nature of memory and history, and the enduring effects of trauma and loss.
The 7407th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- Belarusian
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 700-800
- Words
- 330,000
- Original Language
- Russian
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This book is on the following lists:
- 3rd on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- Boston Public Library: Top Fiction and Non-Fiction Books of the 2010s (Boston Public Library)