Everything about this novel screams socialist realism. The novel was even written in a way to make it easy to read for normal industrial workers. The book has a simple plot and characters so that it will resonate with more people. The book also has very short chapters so that a person can easily read it during the bus ride to and from work. More importantly, the book includes most examples of socialist realism and fits perfectly into the promotion of Stalin's Five Year Plan. Stalin wanted to industrialize the nation faster than many thought possible. This book shows that you can achieve the impossible through hard work and dedication.