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Doctor Zhivago

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In the grand tradition of the epic novel, Boris Pasternaks masterpiece brings to life the drama and immensity of the Russian Revolution through the story of the gifted physician-poet, Zhivago; the revolutionary, Strelnikov; and Lara, the passionate woman they both love. Caught up in the great events of politics and war that eventually destroy him and millions of others, Zhivago clings to the private world of family life and love, embodied especially in the magical Lara. First published in Italy in 1957, Doctor Zhivago was not allowed to appear in the Soviet Union until 1987, twenty-seven years after the authors death.


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I read this book a month or so ago but i found it very hard to follow, primarily because the characters had such an array of names i kept forgetting who was who. I shall have to re-read it again someday and try to figure out its value, as i didn't really find much on my first read.

This is a great book to read. It has it all: history, drama, a love story, compassion.... and throughout it all, Man's spirit trying so hard to stay noble, despite all the forces trying to demean him.

It's not easy to read I guess, but well worth the effort. Strongly recommended.::biggrin::