James Spencer 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?

James Spencer Since Robert and James answered this question, NYRB has published "For a Just Cause" under the title "Stalingrad." While I still agree that "Life and …moreSince Robert and James answered this question, NYRB has published "For a Just Cause" under the title "Stalingrad." While I still agree that "Life and Fate" can be read on its own and in fact is a much better book than "Stalingrad," the back stories for dozens of characters are contained in the earlier book. I read them in chronological order and was glad I did.(less)

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