The book is so captivating that one actually feels what the people went through during the Russian revolution.
The commoners bear the brunt of any war or a revolution. In the process they lose not only their jobs and homes but also their loved ones. I felt very bad for the women as they had to look after their families in the absence of their husbands and having no source of income. All struggle: Tonia, Lara and Marina all the three wives(? )of Doctor Zhivago . I couldn't accept the fact the Doctor Zhivago had 3 wives, although I know that it is that era!
Doctor Zhivago is a multi talented doctor, who is also a good  writer. His poems are beautiful.
I love the ending where the true identity of Tania is guessed.
The book is an easy read and I enjoyed reading the philosophical discussions and the discussions relating to the on going Russian revolution!