Hem GK

To say that in 140 years nothing has changed with regards to human emotions would be an understatement. This masterpiece portrays a myriad human weaknesses and traits, feelings and emotions such as love and betrayal, envy and jealousy, bouts of happiness and sadness, remorse and repentance.The times have changed but the societal fabric hasn't and that's what makes this book interesting.It is progressive in its own way and keeps you hooked.Also it dwells in the modernisation and progression of the erstwhile Soviet.A slice of history with love and loss as the background...it's indeed worth all the time invested.