Question: In which country did the main character of "The Dean's December" observe a political system in which the state recognizes no limits to its authority and strives to regulate every aspect of public and private life wherever possible?
Sentence (from "The Dean's December"): This sojourn allows Corde to observe the workings of a totalitarian regime in particular and the Eastern Bloc in general, a perspective which provides him with insight into the human condition.
Relevant evidence: Yes