--- product_id: 62300420 title: "Darkness at Noon (Vintage Classics)" brand: "arthur koestler" price: "AED 54" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/62300420-darkness-at-noon-vintage-classics store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Darkness at Noon (Vintage Classics) **Brand:** arthur koestler **Price:** AED 54 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Darkness at Noon (Vintage Classics) by arthur koestler - **How much does it cost?** AED 54 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/62300420-darkness-at-noon-vintage-classics) ## Best For - arthur koestler enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted arthur koestler brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Darkness at Noon (Vintage Classics) - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/515es9ieXTL.jpg) ![Darkness at Noon (Vintage Classics) - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/419FBuvTYTL.jpg) ![Darkness at Noon (Vintage Classics) - Image 3](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/515es9ieXTL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grim, Powerful and Still Relevant. *by B***. on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 April 2020* This is a grim book on a grim topic, told with intelligence and conviction. Quite naturally it sparks associations with Orwell, both 1984 and Animal Farm. I found it every bit as harrowing to read as 1984. The book was written at the time of the Soviet pact with Hitler’s Germany, but its value and meaning extend well beyond its historical context. It is about communist dictatorship and though never explicit as to setting, other than largely in a state prison, it clearly alludes to Stalin’s Soviet Union.The central character, Rubashov, has fallen foul of the Party, in which he once held a prominent position. Relatively small changes in political ideology have powerful repercussions. Rubashov’s chief interrogator, himself falls foul of the system and loses his life. Ivanov is replaced by Gletkin, more clearly a product of the party machine, a man who like many others in power puts his faith in physical torture as a means of eliciting confessions from revisionists. Much of the action takes place within Rubashov’s mind, as he paces his cell. He knows that in his time in authority he is guilty of betrayal, and one particular woman’s fate is lodged inextricably in his consciousness and perhaps his conscience. His mulling over his previous role and his present predicament is mixed with much subtle theoretical speculation about communism, at times for me, without any real depth of understanding of either theory or shifts in emphasis, can be difficult to follow.The book is as relentless as the system it portrays. For those who want to move the argument on there is an extended discussion arising from William Podmore’s negative review of the novel and subsequent comments, that are all but separate reviews in themselves. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best description of the power of the Soviet system *by T***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 August 2018* I first bought and read Darkness at Noon in the 1970's, when the Soviet Union seemed likely to go on for ever, even though by then it was apparent to everyone that it was a dictatorship without purpose. I re-read it every few years until my paperback copy finally fell apart, and I bought this hardback edition and read it again this year. It still retains its fascination. The front cover describes it as "a timeless classic". I agree. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hard to find *by J***S on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 July 2019* For some reason this book, which was so popular when it came out, is now hard to find. Such a terrifying description of the cold wrath of totalitarian communism. Perhaps blocked for the same reason as Orwell's Animal Farm. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/62300420-darkness-at-noon-vintage-classics](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/62300420-darkness-at-noon-vintage-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*