“To be born into this world is to be wounded. But to live is to heal.” The novel follows K, a writer and father, as he grapples with […]
German literature
The Wall Jumper
“The wall was a mirror in which the two Germanys could see themselves.” Chapter 1: The Divided City The novel opens with an exploration of life in Berlin […]
Russian literature
The Queue
“The line is life itself.” The Queue by Vladimir Sorokin is an experimental novel that captures the absurdity and monotony of Soviet life through the lens of people […]