PositiveThe Financial TimesWriting about her great-uncle, Anna Pasternak brings 'the cloud-dweller' to life. She draws together a wealth of letters, diaries and poetry to present the story of the love affair between Pasternak and his mistress Olga Ivinskaya, who inspired the character of Lara in Doctor Zhivago. Set against a turbulent political backdrop, Lara opens a new window on to one of the most charismatic minds of the 20th century. At times the narrative feels a little erratic, but Anna Pasternak has produced an irresistible account of joy, suffering and passion.
