Darkness at Noon

Superb read. Placing this book into historical context, written and published in 1940/41 this must have been seen to close for comfort for those that gave total support to Stalinism. Pre-dating Orwell's 1984 there is a constant sense of the world weary in the character of Rubashov as he comes to grips with his imminent demise. Easily standing the test of time this novel is a must read for those that have an interest in the show trials that racked the USSR in the 1930's.