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Doctor Zhivago
A doctor and poet in Russia is carried through the revolution and civil war, while his love for Lara and his marriage are pulled apart by the upheaval around them.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 1957
- Pace
- Slow
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 594
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like long, lyrical Russian novels where history crushes private lives.
Skip this if you want a quick plot and a small cast of characters to keep track of.
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- What is Doctor Zhivago about?
- A doctor and poet in Russia is carried through the revolution and civil war, while his love for Lara and his marriage are pulled apart by the upheaval around them.
- Who should read Doctor Zhivago?
- Read it if you like long, lyrical Russian novels where history crushes private lives. Skip it if you want a quick plot and a small cast of characters to keep track of.
- How long and how fast is Doctor Zhivago?
- It is a slow-paced, long read of about 594 pages, first published in 1957.
- Does Doctor Zhivago have content warnings?
- Content we flag: War, Death.
- Can I borrow Doctor Zhivago for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Doctor Zhivago; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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