147 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394528557
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Weary of his battles with the bureaucracy, with the bottle, and with his profession, an unemployed Soviet journalist reviews his file of clippings and recalls the real people and events now reduced to bland, officially approved lines
Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
informative 16%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Average rating
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147 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394528557
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Weary of his battles with the bureaucracy, with the bottle, and with his profession, an unemployed Soviet journalist reviews his file of clippings and recalls the real people and events now reduced to bland, officially approved lines
Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
informative 16%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
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If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.