October: The Story of the Russian Revolution
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October: The Story of the Russian Revolution
China Miéville
3 people recommended it in 2 threads, 2019–2022.
1 commenter pushed back on it — worth reading the threads.
What people on Hacker News said
As someone without much preexisting knowledge about the course of the revolution or anyone involved other than the Tsar and the main Bolsheviks, I found it to be very accessible and engaging. You really get a sense of the personalities of the main actors, especially Lenin.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What books changed the way you think about almost everything? 2019 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: What Books Do You Recommend Reading for 2022? 2022 · 1 recommendation