The Whisperers

The Whisperers is a comprehensive account of everyday private life in the Soviet Union during the Stalin era.

The book delves into how Soviet people lived, thought, and felt under the oppressive regime, using extensive interviews, letters, diaries, and other personal archives.

It examines the moral maze of Soviet society, where minor actions could lead to severe consequences, and how the system influenced family relationships, communication, and personal values.

Figes also explores the role of informers and the pervasive atmosphere of fear and surveillance that characterized life under Stalin.