61 pages 2 hours read

Boris Pasternak

Doctor Zhivago

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1957

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Reviews & Readership

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Boris Pasternak's Doctor Zhivago receives praise for its poetic language, emotional depth, and historical scope, capturing the tumult of the Russian Revolution. However, critiques often mention its convoluted plot and dense prose as challenging. Overall, it's celebrated as a profound yet demanding read that richly rewards patient readers.

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Who Should Read Doctor Zhivago?

A reader who enjoys Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak is likely drawn to sweeping historical epics with deep emotional and philosophical undercurrents. Fans of works like War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy or The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov will appreciate its intricate character development, complex narrative, and rich depiction of early 20th-century Russia.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Historical Fiction
Classic Fiction
Romance
Topics
Military / War
History: World
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Guilt
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Emotions/Behavior: Nostalgia