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"Follows the critically acclaimed Diary of an Invasion. Andrey Kurkov’s deeply personal and profound account of the war in Ukraine – a portrait of a defiant, irrepressible nation facing immeasurable crisis – continues."
Synopsis
Ten years on from the annexation of Crimea, two years on from Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian people continue to fight back. In the second volume of his war diaries, Andrey Kurkov gives a fresh perspective on a people for whom resistance and solidarity have become a matter of survival.
Our Daily War is a chronological record of the heterogeneous mix that comprises Ukrainian life and thought in the teeth of Russian aggression, from the constant stress of air raids, the deportation of citizens from the occupied regions and the whispers of governmental corruption to Christmas celebrations, crowdfunding and the recipe for a “trench candle”.
Kurkov’s human’s-eye view on the war in Ukraine is by turns bitingly satirical, tragic, humorous and heartfelt. It is also, in the manner of Pepys, an invaluable insight into the history, politics and culture of Ukraine.
Our Daily War is the ideal primer for anyone who would like to know what life is like in that country today.
My Review
This author has already penned books detailing the horrific events unfolding in Ukraine, including "Diary of an Invasion in 2022." "Our Daily War" serves as a sequel to this gripping read.
The book is structured chronologically, resembling a diary written like essays, spanning from August 1, 2022, to February 25, 2024.
Filled with hard-hitting facts, this book provides a behind-the-scenes look at the untold stories of war. It sheds light on the struggles that often go unnoticed in mainstream media but deserve recognition.
From the challenges of finding food to the heart-wrenching tales of homelessness and the devastation of lives, the history of the Ukrainian people is laid bare as they endure this ongoing conflict. The depiction of the horrors in the filtration camps is both captivating and gut-wrenching.
The essay format of this work allows for a more immersive reading experience. It's a book to be savored, delving in and out to absorb the fascinating and sometimes chilling insights into daily life.
Despite the ongoing war, the unwavering bravery and positivity of the Ukrainian people shine through. However, it's crucial to remember that for them, this war is not just a distant event—it's their daily reality, there daily war. We must continue to show our support and solidarity.
Through the author's firsthand accounts and in-depth analysis, readers are taken on a thought-provoking and emotional journey. The inclusion of humor serves as a testament to the resilience and strength of the Ukrainian people.
"Our Daily War" is a powerful and moving read that will leave a lasting impact on anyone who picks it up.
Author Bio
Andrey Kurkov was born near Leningrad in 1961 and graduated from Kyiv Pedagogical Academy of Foreign Languages in 1983. After working as a prison guard in Odesa and as a journalist, he self-published his texts and found renown as a novelist.
His novel Death and the Penguin, his first in English translation, became an international bestseller, translated into more than 43 languages, and has been in print since its publication in 2001.
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion, the author has published unrivalled reports from his war-torn country in newspapers and magazines all over the world.
He has been a regular presence on radio and television, including BBC Radio 4’s “Letter from Ukraine”, and travelled worldwide to lecture on the perilous state of his country. He has, in the process, become a crucial voice for the people of Ukraine. His Diary of an Invasion was published in 2022.
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Thank you to the Publisher and Author for sending me an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this novel and for the opportunity to review these works.
All reviews are my own unbiased opinion.
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