A review by wasupe12
Eastbound by Maylis de Kerangal

4.0

Wonderful translation of a French novella. It is a suspenseful journey on the Trans-Siberian Railroad from Moscow to Vladivostok. A conscript (soldier) and French woman are both heading towards a new life. Helena hides Aliocha in her compartment as they both seek freedom. The writing is poetic, the descriptions of the scenery and persons is superb.