Utsab Nath answers “Does one have to read In a Just Cause in...”

J. Robert asked this question about Life and Fate:

Does one have to read In a Just Cause in order to read Life and Fate? Or are they stand alone pieces?

Utsab Nath It was finally translated last year by Robert Chandler under the title, Stalingrad. I just finished Life and Fate. It absolutely stands on its own. Al…moreIt was finally translated last year by Robert Chandler under the title, Stalingrad. I just finished Life and Fate. It absolutely stands on its own. Although, many of the characters such as Novikov, Shtrum etc. originate in Stalingrad. So, I am looking forward to get my hands on it as soon as the lockdown ends. (less)

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