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One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich

Pages
158
Published
1962
Language
English

Synopsis

This novel follows Ivan Denisovich Shukhov, a prisoner in a Soviet labor camp, through a single day of his brutal existence. It vividly portrays his daily struggle for survival and dignity amidst the harsh realities of communist oppression. The book offers a stark look into the world of Stalin's forced work camps.

How it reads

Prose complexity 10/10
Content warnings (3)
ViolenceTraumaAbuse

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