148 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Academy Chicago Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Based on Dovlatov's experiences as a journalist in the Soviet Republic of Estonia, this is an acidly comic picture of ludicrous bureaucratic ineptitude, which obviously still continues.
Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
informative 16%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Average rating
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148 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Academy Chicago Publishers
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Based on Dovlatov's experiences as a journalist in the Soviet Republic of Estonia, this is an acidly comic picture of ludicrous bureaucratic ineptitude, which obviously still continues.
Community Reviews Summary of 94 reviews
Moods
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
sad 33%
informative 16%
lighthearted 16%
relaxing 16%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Loveable characters?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 40%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.