From the icy blast of reveille through the sweet release of sleep, Ivan Denisovich endures. A common carpenter, he is one of millions viciously imprisoned for countless years on baseless charges, sentenced to the waking nightmares of the Soviet work camps in Siberia. Even in the face of degrading hatred, where life is reduc... more »

ISBN-13: 9780553247770
ISBN-10: 0553247778
Publication Date: 8/1/1984
Pages: 176
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4 stars, based on 29 ratings

Publisher: Bantam Classics
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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Currently 4/5 Stars.

William B. (Acknud) reviewed One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich on 8/12/2008 + 82 more book reviews

A great look at another time and culture. Probably one of the most depressing books I have read. These men have no hope, no life. Even some extra bread is enough to bring some joy. If you think you have it bad then you need to read this.

Currently 0/5 Stars.

Liz K. reviewed One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich on 12/5/2006 + 8 more book reviews

Good, but sometimes hard to get through. Slow-paced at first.

Currently 4.5/5 Stars.

Amanda I. (tealily) reviewed One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich on 8/9/2006

A Russian Classic, I read this my Russian Culture class at my college.
It gives an interesting insight on a another culture through the story of one man's life. I normally wouldn't read this of my own choice but I'm glad I read it.

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