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A review by khoystoboy
The First Circle by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
No page is just filler. Even though this book is 700 pages and only set over around 4 days, it is extremely rich and has the classic Solzhenistyn cast of characters (that is, a lot, but the character list certainly helps). I also thoroughly enjoyed the perspectives from Stalin, Abakumov, and the other various prison officers and free workers. There's even a little bit of romance if nothing else will keep you reading.