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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.
Handbuch für den russischen Debütanten
- Pages
- 491
- Published
- 2005
- Language
- German
Synopsis
Vladimir Girshkin, a young Russian-American, struggles to find his place in New York City. After a series of missteps, he finds himself entangled with a community of eccentric Russian émigrés in Prague, where he navigates a world of scams, illicit affairs, and a desperate search for identity. This satirical novel explores themes of cultural displacement and the absurdities of modern life.