"One of the best books on crime and punishment ever written, from the cold, heartless homeland of the genre.""--Prospect"
"An involving meditation on Russia, avarice, and the nature of liberty.""--""The Times "(London)
"A cautionary tale about the consequences of greed and, as such, a fitting one for these times.""--""The Guardian"
When young, wealthy Andrei is thrown into Moscow's toughest prison, he's forced to turn inward to escape his daily hardships. A bestseller and critical sensation in Russia, this is a shocking indictment of the post-Soviet era and a fast-paced, psychologically astute thriller from an exciting new voice in European literature.
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"One of the best books on crime and punishment ever written, from the cold, heartless homeland of the genre.""--Prospect"
"An involving meditation on Russia, avarice, and the nature of liberty.""--""The Times "(London)
"A cautionary tale about the consequences of greed and, as such, a fitting one for these times.""--""The Guardian"
When young, wealthy Andrei is thrown into Moscow's toughest prison, he's forced to turn inward to escape his daily hardships. A bestseller and critical sensation in Russia, this is a shocking indictment of the post-Soviet era and a fast-paced, psychologically astute thriller from an exciting new voice in European literature.
Imprint | Old Street Publishing |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | August 2009 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
First published | February 2011 |
Authors | Andrei Rubanov |
Dimensions | 198 x 126 x 37mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 521 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-905847-75-4 |
Barcode | 9781905847754 |
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LSN | 1-905847-75-0 |