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A review by srm
Secondhand Time: The Last of the Soviets by Svetlana Alexiévich
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
A brutal, difficult read, and absolutely worth it. Alexievich somehow gets these remarkable personal stories from people, and then presents them in such a compelling way, that no matter how painful, you just have to keep reading.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Torture, Toxic relationship, Police brutality, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, and Alcohol
Moderate: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Xenophobia, Antisemitism, Religious bigotry, Abortion, and War
Minor: Gun violence, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Trafficking, and Pregnancy