The Suitcase by

The Suitcase

with Sergei Dovlatov (Translator), Antonina W. Bouis (Translator)

136 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction short stories funny reflective medium-paced

Description

Imbued with a comic nostalgia and overlaid with Dovlatov's characteristically dark-edged humour and wry power of observation, 'The Suitcase' is a profoundly human, delightfully ironic novel from one of the finest satirists of the 20th century.

Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
adventurous 57%
lighthearted 57%
reflective 28%
hopeful 14%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Character: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.97

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