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Walking Since Daybreak

Modris Eksteins
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Walking Since Daybreak

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999

Book Brief

Modris Eksteins

Walking Since Daybreak

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1999
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Eastern Europe • 20th century

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Walking Since Daybreak by Modris Eksteins interweaves the author’s family history in Latvia with the country’s modern history, focusing on the devastation experienced during and after World War II and exploring themes of guilt, collaboration, and European consciousness in the twentieth century. The narrative addresses the impact of Nazi fascism and Soviet Bolshevism on Latvia, including atrocities committed by various factions.

Melancholic

Mysterious

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.3

220 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Modris Eksteins' Walking Since Daybreak is highly praised for its insightful exploration of WWII and its impact on Baltic nations. Reviewers commend its compelling narrative and deep historical analysis. However, some criticize its dense prose and complex structure, which may challenge casual readers. Overall, it is celebrated for its emotional depth and scholarly value.

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Who Should Read Walking Since Daybreak?

Readers who appreciate Bloodlands: Europe Between Hitler and Stalin by Timothy Snyder or The Gulag Archipelago by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn will find Walking Since Daybreak by Modris Eksteins compelling. This book appeals to those interested in European history, personal memoirs, and the impact of World War II on individual lives.

4.3

220 ratings

77%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Eastern Europe • 20th century

Publication Year

1999

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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