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Life and Fate

by Vasily Grossman · 1980

Vasily Grossman's novel about Soviet life, war, family, totalitarianism, and moral choice around the Battle of Stalingrad.

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Documented citation: Patrick Collison named Life and Fate among the clear standouts from the ten important historical novels he read in 2024.

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Collison's essay identifies Life and Fate as one of four clear standouts and discusses its seriousness and profundity.

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