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paulap's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.75
Very harrowing real account of how life in the Gulags were. It was also well written and organised. Very glad that this was written and published to be able to see how life was then.
emilija_kava's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
diadorim's review against another edition
4.0
A fascinating account of a dark chapter in the history of the Baltics under Soviet oppression through the eyes of a young teenager and her uncompromising resolve to survive. Beautifully translated, this memoir finds the balance between the factual description of daily life and personal introspection, resulting in a deeply intimate portrait of suffering, resilience and survival in the unforgiving indifference of the Siberian tundra.
rifmelody's review
dark
reflective
sad
5.0
There's no other option but give this five stars. Not because of how it's written or something, but because by writing this down, Dalia kept the memories alive and got the knowledge of this happening out there. This is too important.
katyoctober's review against another edition
5.0
Another incredible woman's memoir from total hardship. A story of unforgivable abuse against Lithuanians, Finns, Estonians (and more).
Completely inspiring will to survive and to share her story!
Completely inspiring will to survive and to share her story!
qwjfbdj's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced