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Marianne asked this question about The Gulag Archipelago 1918–1956 (Abridged):
For a first read, is the abridged version all right? Or should I go with the full version? Thanks!
Greg Sergienko IMO, if you're thinking about multiple reads, go with the full version. If you think you're likely only to read one volume, reading the volume is much…moreIMO, if you're thinking about multiple reads, go with the full version. If you think you're likely only to read one volume, reading the volume is much better than reading nothing. (less)
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The Gulag Archipelago 1918–1956
by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
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