| For my own part I'd just like to add that nearly every reality, though governed by its own, immutable laws, is almost always unlikely and unbelievable. Often in fact, the realer it is, the more unbelievable. (Dostoevsky 1868-9, p.313) |
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Preface to the Russian Edition (1999) Introduction (1986)
Chapter One:
The Texture of Soviet Reality Chapter Two:
Life on the Islands Interlude: Vítya Chapter Three:
Riding the Bus |
Chapter Four:
The People and the Party Interlude: Father
Peter and Tólya Chapter Five:
Freedom and Authority Chapter Six:
Europe and Asia Interlude: Véra Conclusion: Visions
of Evil |