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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The magnum opus and latest work from Svetlana Alexievich, the 2015 winner of the Nobel Prize in Literaturea symphonic oral history about the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the emergence of a new RussiaNAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY LOS ANGELES TIMES BOOK PRIZE WINNERNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BYThe New York Times The Washington Post The Boston Globe The Wall Street Journal NPR Financial Times Kirkus ReviewsWhen the Swedish Academy awarded Svetlana Alexievich the Nobel Prize, it cited her for inventing a new kind of literary genre, describing her work as a history of emotionsa history of the soul. Alexievichs distinctive documentary style, combining extended individual monologues with a collage of voices, records the stories of ordinary women and men who are rarely given the opportunity to speak, whose experiences are often lost in the official histories of the nation.In Secondhand Time, Alexievich chronicles the demise of communism. Everyday Russian citizens recount the past thirty years, showing us what life was like during the fall of the Soviet Union and what its like to live in the new Russia left in its wake. Through interviews spanning 1991 to 2012, Alexievich takes us behind the propaganda and contrived media accounts, giving us a panoramic portrait of contemporary Russia and Russians who still carry memories of oppression, terror, famine, massacresbut also of pride in their country, hope for the future, and a belief that everyone was working and fighting together to bring about a utopia. Hereis an account of life in the aftermath of an idea so powerful it once dominated a third of the world.A magnificent tapestry of the sorrows and triumphs of the human spirit woven by a master, Secondhand Time tells the stories that together make up the true history of a nation. Through the voices of those who confided in her, The Nation writes, Alexievich tells us about human nature, about our dreams, our choices, about good and evilin a word, about ourselves.Praise for Svetlana Alexievich and Secondhand TimeThe nonfiction volume that has done the most to deepen the emotional understanding of Russia during and after the collapse of the Soviet Union of late is Svetlana Alexievichs oral history Secondhand Time.David Remnick, The New Yorker
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Secondhand Time: The Last of the Soviets'? A: The main theme of 'Secondhand Time' revolves around the emotional and social impact of the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the emergence of a new Russia, as narrated through the voices of ordinary citizens.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Secondhand Time'? A: The author of 'Secondhand Time' is Svetlana Alexievich, who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2015.
- Q: What is the book's format and page count? A: 'Secondhand Time' is a hardcover book with a total of 496 pages.
- Q: When was 'Secondhand Time' published? A: 'Secondhand Time' was published on May 24, 2016.
- Q: Is 'Secondhand Time' suitable for readers interested in history? A: 'Secondhand Time' is highly suitable for readers interested in history, particularly those who want to understand the personal and emotional narratives behind the historical events of the Soviet Union's collapse.
- Q: What type of writing style is used in 'Secondhand Time'? A: The book employs a documentary style that combines individual monologues with a collage of voices, providing a unique oral history perspective.
- Q: Does 'Secondhand Time' include personal stories from Russian citizens? A: Yes, 'Secondhand Time' includes personal stories and interviews from Russian citizens, offering insights into their experiences during and after the Soviet era.
- Q: What recognition has 'Secondhand Time' received? A: 'Secondhand Time' has been recognized as one of the best books of the year by multiple publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and NPR, and won the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, the version available is the First Edition of 'Secondhand Time'.
- Q: What topics does 'Secondhand Time' cover regarding life in Russia? A: 'Secondhand Time' covers topics such as the fall of communism, life in contemporary Russia, and the complex emotions tied to memories of oppression and hope for the future.