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An excellent debut novel that focuses on Russia's war with Chechnya. Like some of the other "new" modern authors that have emerged within the last few years, Marra tackles a difficult, relatively unknown subject in a unique way. The central story takes place within a week, and what happens before and after is told in a series of flashbacks and flash forwards. The story revolves around a small group of characters, each impacted differently by the war, who are struggling to make difficult decision
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One of the best books I've read this year. Heartbreaking every step of the way, but so beautifully written.
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