Books by Andreï Makine
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review 1: It took me to that time and era in Leningrad. In the perspective of Volsky, an entertainer forced into the conflicts of war. He shows us easily how our views could instantly change in grave circumstances. His perseverance during times of uncertainty and near death has showed him ...
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review 1: Sjoetov, een Russische schrijver die in de steek is gelaten door zijn veel jongere vriendin, keert na twintig jaar in Frankrijk te hebben geleefd, terug naar Rusland. Hij zoekt Jana op, de vrouw waarmee hij dertig jaar geleden in Sint-Petersburg (toen Leningrad) door een herfstig...
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review 1: A beautiful tribute to love and happiness- not as found in long relationships, and certainly not as found via political ideologies - neither communism nor capitalism. But rather the joy of fleeting moments and brief encounters, and the joy of simply living in the moment, enjoyin...