"I've read many papers, theories, and concepts regarding socialism and Karl Marx (of course) in Uni. I've seen all kinds of takes on how it would work, what's great about it, or what's evil about it, and pretty much everything in between. When I saw that Bombov wrote this, an author I've read before, I was interested to see what he had to say.

This book is far different from his fictional sci-fi novel, but it still has the same undertone of clever thought. The deep dive into socialism as someone who lived in a socialist regime provides the insight we don't always see in American Uni; Bombov learned how these systems function in real life instead of theorizing about it. It's not just romanticized dreams; it's improvement through trial and observation in Bombov's case.

This is a really interesting read, well worth your time if you're interested in deep-dives in socialism and how this concept could apply to the modern world! Definitely recommend!
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"Eloquently written, Socialism is Dead! Long Live Socialism! by Todor Bombov shines a light on Karl Marx's philosophy known as Marxism, which explores Socialism, Capitalism, and Communism and the effect it has had on society. Engaging and intriguing, I enjoyed Todor’s book immensely, and I admire the passionate way in which he states the facts, which is also inspiring. Thanks to Todor’s extensive research, I now know a lot more about Socialism. The amount of time and effort that Todor has poured into Socialism is Dead! Long Live Socialism! is evident and one can’t help but admire his dedication to the cause. Luckily, Todor has other works that readers can explore and learn from. I highly recommend Socialism is Dead! Long Live Socialism! to readers interested in learning more about Marxism and Capitalsm."

"Socialism Is Dead! Long Live Socialism! by Todor Bombov, is the most extensive treatise I have read on the subject of Socialism. In this extremely erudite and in many ways, eloquently written presentation, Bombov analyzes Marxist socialism, comparing the original ideology to the sick version which came to be in the USSR (the Communist bloc) and elsewhere, and comparing Marxist ideology to the ideology of Capitalism. His analysis includes detailed mathematical comparatives, showing the relative workability and functionality of Socialism, compared to the tyrannical and oppressive beast that came into fruition in Russia in 1917 and which eventually crumbled at the end of the 1980s. I gave the book a 5 star rating, not because I agree with Marxist ideology at all, but out of respect for the amount of detail, historical information, and the degree to which the author intelligently dissects the subject - a very difficult subject to talk about considering its history. Moreover, this author lived and endured Socialism under USSR rule in Bulgaria, which is what sparked my interest in reading the book at all. I wanted to understand why, despite having endured such an oppressed life, he would still give endorsement for the “pure” Marxist ideology. Whether you agree with his conclusions or not, there are some interesting facts presented - and of course, in his defense, Capitalism as it is today, has not exactly lived up to its ideals either; with its disproportionate and ill-balanced wealth distribution in the hands of the rich minority, corporate global monopolies taking over, the industry of war which is leveraged for profit and not the mantra of “democracy” and “national security” which we hear so often, and the destruction of our planet in the name of "the god of money". I’m not suggesting Socialism is the answer, not at all. I was raised in the West and I am a strong proponent of freedom, free enterprise and the right to live one’s life to the fullest, or not – however, even a blind man can see that Capitalism has its faults too. Set aside your ideological views and simply try to read the book objectively. The author has done, overall, an excellent job of presenting his case on the subject and deserves to be heard."

"I could tell author Bombov has put in a lot of time and research into this book, and it really has spoken volumes. I have learnt a lot about what true socialism is. He explains how socialism can be created from oneself and society. The author really got me thinking on how to build a better future for myself. Bombov has used loads of facts from the past to give examples of points he has made which
gave me more reassurance and to believe. The biggest question Ive been asking myself is why
do we choose chaos in life when we can have order. It is very different to the usual fictional
books I’ve read. Thought provoking on many levels."