This novel came to me through the lack of World Literature in translation. After taking inspiration from the blog, ayearofreadingtheworld. The story is set in set in and the majority of the characters are fictionalised but the happenings are based on first-hand accounts and memories from survivors. Their only crime is to be considered anti-Soviet by Stalin, in the sense that they were: Doctors, Lawyers, Teachers, musicians and posed a threat to his end goal. As Lina, a gifted artist, documents the dehumanisation and death of the Prisoners she meets; many of whom will survive and many will perish on her journey.
I looked around, memorizing the landscape to draw it for Papa. Lina is sentenced to 25 years hard labor. Though we were committed no offense, we are viewed as criminals. The lack of material in translation from the Baltic states angered me, as I think the experiences — like the ones documented in this novel — are important.
This is a captivating story of love. Love between different families and strangers who are forced together in horrendous circumstances. Your email address will not be published. So initially I created this blog to spur me on, and beyond my goal. Then I though about how much fun it would be to share these reviews and chat about Literature to like minded people.
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