Red Harvest

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A Graphic Novel of the Terror Famine in Soviet Ukraine

By Michael Cherkas

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Red Harvest is a harrowing graphic novel that depicts survival during the Holodomor, Stalin's terror-famine in Soviet Ukraine. It follows Mykola Kovalenko, a Ukrainian immigrant to Canada, as he recounts the brutal impact of collectivization policies from 1929 to 1933, when land, livestock, and crops were seized, causing millions to starve in the "breadbasket of Europe." Through powerful illustrations, readers witness the tragic struggle of villagers fighting to survive this devastating period.
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Ideal for readers interested in historical fiction, graphic novels, and those wishing to gain a deeper understanding of Ukrainian history during the Holodomor era.

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A harrowing graphic novel of survival during the Holodomor, Stalin's terror-famine in Soviet Ukraine.

Based on true stories, Red Harvest follows Mykola Kovalenko, a Ukrainian immigrant to Canada, as he recounts the horrors his family and village endured during the Holodomor. From 1929 to 1933, Stalin's brutal collectivisation policies led to the seizure of land, livestock, and crops, leaving millions to starve in the "breadbasket of Europe."

Witness the tragic events through Mykola's memories as villagers struggle to make sense of the war waged against them and fight for survival. This is for readers of historical fiction, graphic novels, and anyone seeking to understand this devastating period of Ukrainian history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781681123202

Publisher: Ablaze, LLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 December 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: NBM Publishing Company

Illustration: 144 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 144

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Adult Graphic Novels Fiction Graphic Novels Michael Cherkas

About the Author

Michael Cherkas was born in Oshawa, Ontario in 1954 from Ukrainian roots. He has worked for over 30 years as a graphic designer, art director, cartoonist and illustrator. He still enjoys using non-repro blue pencils, brush, India ink and paper when making comics. His other graphic novels include the critically praised The Silent Invasion.