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This article reads like a review of the book rather than a description, for example in the plot section it mentions the book is "a bit long", and when discussing themes in the book "He does not clearly explain the rise of Stalin as Lenin died . This may be better explained in the second volume.( He does this at about page 500 of Volume 2, which seems to understate the role of Stalin in Europe and US history .)". It doesn't seem like this article is written purely for encylopaedic purposes. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Theoban (talk • contribs) 12:56, 17 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]