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Book Reviews of Russia: Broken Idols, Solemn Dreams

Russia: Broken Idols, Solemn Dreams
Russia Broken Idols Solemn Dreams
Author: David K. Shipler
ISBN-13: 9780140074086
ISBN-10: 0140074082
Publication Date: 11/6/1984
Pages: 404
Rating:
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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3.6 stars, based on 6 ratings
Publisher: Penguin Books
Book Type: Paperback
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reviewed Russia: Broken Idols, Solemn Dreams on + 220 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Author David K. Shipler's interactions with the people he met in Russia- citizens from all walks of life- are at the heart of this involving personal narrative. It's a perceptive, incisive, subtle portrait of Russia, elegantly written.
georgiagymdog avatar reviewed Russia: Broken Idols, Solemn Dreams on
A fascinating and very readable look at the way Russians lived during the Soviet era. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!
hazeleyes avatar reviewed Russia: Broken Idols, Solemn Dreams on + 331 more book reviews
I loved this book. The spirit and grit of the Russian people shines through on every page. I haven't been to Russia yet but I hope to go and travel widely.
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A splendid voyage to a little known land of the Soviet mind by the journalist traveler David Shipler.