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Gary Shteyngart
Gary Shteyngart is the author of Bad Company, a sharp and funny look at a certain kind of modern life. He's known for his novels that explore identity and belonging with a unique blend of humor and heart.
Absurdistan
Synopsis
Misha Vainberg, the privileged son of a Russian gangster, finds his hopes of living in the US dashed after his father commits murder. Desperate for a new passport, Misha travels to the obscure, oil-rich nation of Absurdistan. When a civil war erupts, he's unexpectedly appointed minister of multicultural affairs, forcing him to navigate political chaos, fight for his life, and search for love in a truly absurd world.
Genres
Characters
Misha VainbergProtagonist
Snack DaddyProtagonist
Nikolai GogolCameo