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The Year of the Comet

By Sergei Lebedev
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The Year of the Comet by Sergei Lebedev is a captivating exploration of personal and national history entwined with political intrigue. Set against the backdrop of post-Soviet Russia, the story follows a young protagonist uncovering familial and historical secrets while grappling with the nation's turbulent past. Tapping into themes of identity and memory, it artfully weaves personal narrative with broader historical currents.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy a captivating blend of historical reflection and personal discovery. Set during a year of transformation, it explores themes of memory and identity through a rich narrative that intertwines past and present, offering a profound look at the impact of historical events on individual lives.

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The Year of the Comet

A stunning novel about growing up in Russia on the brink of collapse, from the preeminent storyteller of his generation.

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A story of a Russian boyhood and coming of age as the Soviet Union is on the brink of collapse. An idyllic childhood takes a sinister turn.

Rumours of a serial killer haunt the neighbourhood, families pack up and leave town without a word of warning, and the country begins to unravel.

Policemen stand by as protesters overtake the streets, knowing that the once awe-inspiring symbols of power they wear on their helmets have become devoid of meaning.

The Year of the Comet captures the turbulence of a nation and the personal upheaval of a young boy caught in its tide.

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The Year of the Comet by Sergei Lebedev is widely praised for its lyrical and evocative prose, delivering a haunting exploration of the psychological impact of Stalinism that persists beyond its era. The novel is noted for its seamless translation, which captures the authenticity and poetic sensibility of Lebedev's work. Reviewers commend it as an absorbing and unsettling read, offering a child's perspective that enriches the historical narrative, presented through beautifully crafted and impactful storytelling.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781939931412

Publisher: New Vessel Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: New Vessel Press

Contributors:

  • Translated by Antonina W. Bouis

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 275

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About the Author

Sergei Lebedev was born in Moscow in 1981 and worked for seven years on geological expeditions in northern Russia and Central Asia. Lebedev is a poet, essayist and journalist. Oblivion, his first novel, has been translated into many languages, and was published in English by New Vessel Press. Antonina W. Bouis is one of the leading translators of Russian literature working today. She has translated over 80 works from authors such as Evgeny Yevtushenko, Mikhail Bulgakov, Andrei Sakharov, Sergei Dovlatov and Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. Bouis, previously executive director of the Soros Foundation in the former USSR, now lives in New York City.

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