The Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years

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Summary: Fascinating book
Review: Aitmatov was always my favorite writer. I read almost all of his books in russian. But this is the first one I read in english. I would say, translation was excellent. This book describes ordinary working kazakh people in Sarozek, Kazakhstan. Aitmatov masterfully connects their life with the political situations as well as kazakh traditions. Aitmatov describes humanity and dignity of ordinary people who are unaware of what is going on at the space station. His SF with aliens and discovery of a new planet only enrich the main story, let readers think of humanity, role of human being, meaning of life. I would suggest to read this book everybody. You will discover Aitmatov as one of greatest writers of modern day.

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Summary: highly thought of by Kyrghyz -- a student here Asel at Georg
Review: haven't read it yet. looking forward to becoming familiar with perhaps the leading writer in Kyrgyzstan at this time

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Summary: Best book I have ever read
Review: I dont know how to explain my feeling regarding this book. What I can say is that it changed my life. It made me fall in love. It was the most surprising experience I have ever had... I stop here and let the other live their own experience while they are reading this book.

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Summary: Best book I have ever read
Review: I dont know how to explain my feeling regarding this book. What I can say is that it changed my life. It made me fall in love. It was the most surprising experience I have ever had... I stop here and let the other live their own experience while they are reading this book.

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Summary: Planet Earth
Review: I read this book several months ago. I have thought about writing a review many times and have wanted to because it is such a wonderful book. The feeling of being unable to express the book's effect on me has been the cause of the delay. It is a beautiful, heart-wrenching and powerful story and that is all that I will say, because the experience is personal and rewarding.

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Summary: Planet Earth
Review: I read this book several months ago. I have thought about writing a review many times and have wanted to because it is such a wonderful book. The feeling of being unable to express the book's effect on me has been the cause of the delay. It is a beautiful, heart-wrenching and powerful story and that is all that I will say, because the experience is personal and rewarding.

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Summary: Fascinating book
Review: I'd say this is the best book describing Kyrgyzstan under Soviet regime. Besides, the human relations are describied in a simple and yet wise way which makes this book absolutley fascinating. Two thumbs up!

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Summary: Bad SF, very good literature
Review: Rarely have I read a book so rich and wise, that speaks so knowingly of the human condition in this historical moment. A great story, with captivating stories within the main story, memorable characters, and a love for the earth and all its people, despite our follies and tragedies. This book, which somehow manages to combine naturalism, historical realism, legend and folklore, and science fiction, will emerge as a classic of the twentieth century.

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Summary: Very Interesting
Review: This is a great book for people who are interested in kazhak culture and russian history. This novel delves into the mind of Burrunyi Yedigi as he makes a journey to bury his friend in an old cemetary on the steppe. Aitmatov uses these stories to make a stand against technology and point out the importance of nature and culture in every day human life. This is a good read, and I highly recommend it.