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Publisher's Summary
One of the most extraordinary literary documents to have emerged from the Soviet Union, this is the story of labor camp inmate Ivan Denisovich Shukhov and his struggle to maintain his dignity in the face of Communist oppression. Based on the author’s own experience in the gulags, where he spent nearly a decade as punishment for making derogatory remarks against Stalin, the novel is an unforgettable portrait of the entire world of Stalin’s forced work camps. An instant classic upon publication in 1962, it confirmed Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s international stature as “a literary genius whose talent matches that of Dostoevsky, Turgenev, Tolstoy” (Harrison Salisbury).
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- Jan
- 03-25-13
I wanted way more than one day -
I agree with one reviewer that the first 10 minutes are painful and I did consider turning it off. So glad I didn't though. This snapshot "day" opens the world of Stalin's forced labor camps. There is magic in the details, the thoughts, the motives... the bite of sausage, the bread in the mattress. I am so glad it was a good day he chose to share, since I felt almost as if with him. A classic I should have read years ago and will read again.
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- Mike McGuire
- 11-03-11
Most engaging book I have heard/read in months
I was a little reluctant to listen to this book as I was aware of the subject matter, a detailing of life in the Soviet gulag post- World War II, which sounds rather depressing. The reality of the experience was quite the opposite - a detailed description of a day in the life of an inmate of a forced labour camp, Ivan Denisovich, was engaging, and completely absorbing. Listening how the men were able to survive the seemingly endless series of days without hope of release or improvement in their gray, difficult tormented lives was in a strange way, very uplifting. Their endless sense of resourcefulness was touching, and despite the vast unjustness of their situation, the book paints a wonderful picture of human resilience, and leaves one with the sense that no matter how bad things get, one can always find meaning in the minutae of daily existence.
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- Gary
- 11-19-12
Will haunt you the rest of your life
What made the experience of listening to One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich the most enjoyable?
Actually, this is not an "enjoyable" book. It is, on the other hand, one of the most important books ever written about the 20th century. The story of Russia under Stalinst rule would be completely unbelievable if it weren't completely true.
What did you like best about this story?
How understated it is. By not overdoing it the auther made the story more powerful.
Which scene was your favorite?
I did not have a favorite scene. The book is so short it reads like a one-act play
Who was the most memorable character of One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich and why?
The narrator because his is the only mind tha author explores.
Any additional comments?
The reader for this book was a perfect choice. His almost machine like delivery might annoy some people but it suits the material.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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- Paul
- ANACORTES, WA, United States
- 02-04-12
use a little expression please
What did you like best about One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich? What did you like least?
I remember my elementary teachers would always coach us to
What did you like best about this story?
The story it's self. The description of the gulag life is overwhelming. That humans can adjust and live under those circumstances..... amazing
How did the narrator detract from the book?
no expression.... very boring
Was One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich worth the listening time?
I've read this book 4-5 times, it never looses its impact.
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
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- Lana
- 05-10-18
Narrator's voice spoils story
Having studied and read the text, I was deeply disappointed by Richard Brown's reading. His voice is grating, nasal and not suited to this novel at all. I struggled to get through this audio book, and wish I had bought the other version on Audible. This is what happens when you don't listen to a sample first before purchasing.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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- Tina
- Georgia
- 08-29-11
Best narrative so far.
This was by far the best translation I have read yet. I loved it!
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- Michelle
- SAN PEDRO, CA, United States
- 07-23-12
Should have listened to the preview first...
I simply could not get past the first 10 minutes without hastily turning it off and swearing to never skip listening to a preview before making my audible book purchase. The money I have wasted!! UGH
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- Lenny
- 12-03-15
There's no book
Does not follow the book and it's a waste of money if u didn't know that
1 of 6 people found this review helpful