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310 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
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Language: English
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Aitmatov, a Kirghiz who writes fiction and drama in Russian, has tested the limits of discourse in the Soviet Union throughout his 30-year career. The publication last year of this stark novel was a triumph of glasnost; Time' s purchase of serial ...
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Drug useModerate
Child death, Animal death
310 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Aitmatov, a Kirghiz who writes fiction and drama in Russian, has tested the limits of discourse in the Soviet Union throughout his 30-year career. The publication last year of this stark novel was a triumph of glasnost; Time' s purchase of serial ...
Community Reviews Summary of 34 reviews
Moods
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
reflective 50%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug useModerate
Child death, Animal death