{"title":"Sasha Filipenko","description":"\u003cp\u003eSasha Filipenko is an acclaimed Belarusian author known for his poignant and insightful storytelling. His works often explore the intricate tapestry of human emotions and societal dynamics, shedding light on topics that are both timeless and universally relatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eRed Crosses\u003c\/em\u003e, beautifully exemplifies his talent for blending historical context with personal narratives. In \u003cem\u003eRed Crosses\u003c\/em\u003e, Filipenko delves into the Soviet past through the lens of personal sufferings and enduring hope, drawing readers into a thoughtful reflection on memory and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFilipenko's writing stands out in the general fiction genre, offering a unique perspective rooted in Eastern European experiences. His narratives are crafted with a delicate balance of empathy and realism, making his books a compelling choice for anyone interested in exploring the human condition through the eyes of a master storyteller.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"red-crosses-by-sasha-filipenko-9781787703148","title":"Red Crosses","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTatiana Alexeyevna is 90 years old and she's losing her memory. To find her way in her Soviet-era apartment block, she resorts to painting red crosses on the doors leading back to her apartment. But she still remembers the past in vivid detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlexander, a young man whose life has been brutally torn in two, would like nothing better than to forget the tragic events that have brought him to Minsk. When he moves into the flat next door to Tatiana's, he's cornered by the loquacious old lady. Reluctant at first, he's soon drawn into Tatiana's life story. A story told urgently, before her memories of the Russian 20th century, and its horrors, are wiped out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe two come to recognize their own broken hearts in each other, forging an unlikely friendship, a pact against forgetting, their encounter giving rise to a new sense of hope in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDeeply moving, with flashes of humour, underpinned by ground-breaking research, \u003ci\u003eRed Crosses\u003c\/i\u003e is a shining narrative in the tradition of the great Russian novel. All the more necessary, as the Russia of today goes about the business of rewriting history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46521643172076,"sku":"9781787703148","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13560523482824.jpg?v=1749019010"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sasha-filipenko.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}