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The Big Green Tent

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by Lyudmila Ulitskaya

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What historical event is happening that Ilya gets caught up in near the beginning of the book? On March 7, but I don't believe the year is mentioned.
Eleonora Scarpa Stalin's funeral. Ulitskaya talks about it in another book, I cannot remember which t the moment…moreStalin's funeral. Ulitskaya talks about it in another book, I cannot remember which t the moment(less)
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Who is the poet in the final chapter?
Eva Joseph Brodsky! I was curious as well, and figured it out through the quotation references in the back. They did call him Joseph, which was also a hin…moreJoseph Brodsky! I was curious as well, and figured it out through the quotation references in the back. They did call him Joseph, which was also a hint. Now, what I don't remember is, if he made an appearance earlier in the book. This novel really would need an index for all the characters :) (less)
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I'm wondering what the age appropriation is for this book? It's fine for 16-17 year olds?
Paula "Age appropriateness" is what you want to say, not "appropriation."…more"Age appropriateness" is what you want to say, not "appropriation."(less)
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