Secondhand Time: The Last of the Soviets
Secondhand Time: The Last of the Soviets
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016
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BetaSecondhand Time: The Last of the Soviets
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016496
Book • Nonfiction
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BiographySoviet Union • 1990s
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World History2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Secondhand Time: The Last of the Soviets by Svetlana Alexievich explores the voices of individuals experiencing the collapse of the Soviet Union and its aftermath. Through personal narratives, people reflect on their lives during this transformative period, capturing their struggles, hopes, and disillusionments in a changing social and political landscape.
Melancholic
Informative
Contemplative
Nostalgic
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Secondhand Time: The Last of the Soviets by Svetlana Alexievich offers a poignant and multifaceted oral history of post-Soviet Russia. Critics praise its emotional depth and narrative style, highlighting its ability to capture diverse voices. Some find it dense and challenging to follow due to its complex structure. Overall, it's a compelling, if sometimes overwhelming, historical insight.
Who Should Read Secondhand Time: The Last of the Soviets?
A reader interested in Secondhand Time: The Last of the Soviets would likely appreciate oral histories, Soviet/post-Soviet studies, and personal narratives. Fans of Voices from Chernobyl or The Gulag Archipelago may find this book engaging due to its focus on individual stories illuminating broader historical events.
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Book • Nonfiction
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BiographySoviet Union • 1990s
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World History2016
Adult
18+ years
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