Masha Gessen's book "The Future Is History" is being reviewed, with some outlets discussing its examination of Russia under Putin and the concept of "Homo Sovieticus". The book appears to offer a critical look at what has gone wrong in Russia, with some reviewers framing it as a exploration of the country's totalitarian past and its impact on its future. The reviews suggest that Gessen's work is a significant and definitive take on contemporary Russia.