

Burn this book: the boys who saved Doctor Zhivago
Adventure
Historical
Would you risk your life for a book? Three teenagers. Three historical eras. One secret that could change history forever.
Would you risk your life for a book? Boris Pasternak would say yes, because ideas are not born to be hidden or suffocated. His publisher, Giangiacomo Feltrinelli, would agree—he managed to publish Doctor Zhivago, evading censorship. Against the backdrop of this adventurous and thrilling story, worthy of a great spy novel, we follow Nikolai, Anja, and Victor—sixteen-year-olds living in three different historical periods—always teetering on the brink of change.
- A literary thriller spanning three timelines – sharp, layered storytelling for curious and brave young minds.
- Big themes for young readers – freedom of speech, censorship, resistance, legacy.
Publisher:
Feltrinelli
Target:
12+
Year:
2025