- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Portobello Books Ltd (1 Jun 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1846271770
- ISBN-13: 978-1846271779
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14.6 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 456,573 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'Krasikov's powers of observation are acute, and always aligned with the dramatic aims of the stories'
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- James Lasdun, Guardian --Review
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'A wonderfully wise collection of short stories about Russians in America' - Sunday Times
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This is a collection of powerful stories about the experience of separation and alienation that comes from displacement. Many have emigrated to New York from the former Soviet Union. Krasikov's characters struggle to maintain some relationships at long distances, and to form new ones in their new homes. The stories form a sensitive and often powerful exploration of the human consequences of people's unprecedented mobility. They are well written and evocative. As with many writers at the beginning of their career, Krasikov's range is limited by her tendency to write from personal experience. Nonetheless, this collection shows that she has a great deal of skill and potential to develop in the future.
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These stories are individual little sweets. Unwrap one at a time and savour them. They are exquisitely written, little portions of immigrants' lives; often heartbreaking. This author is definitely one to watch. There are no huge events or great denouements, only visits from relatives, conversations, moments, snapshots of relationships; but that recipe is sometimes the best for the most simple and effective stories. I recommend this book and look forward to more from this author.
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I can't remember the last book of short stories I enjoyed - I typically find them too shallow and uninvolving to hold my attention. Sana Krasikov's stories are special, however. The stories draw you in by sparking an initial interest in the characters and then gradually revealing key character details, events, and emotions, as the story unfolds. I found many of the stories moving, particularly in their final poignant moments, where you are left questioning the complexities of the character relationships and wondering where they'll end up.
I'd recommend this book.
I'd recommend this book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
At last a writer with a great Observation and Style
At last a writer with a great imagination and Style
Sana Krasikov has got an incredible talent of Observation. Read more
Sana Krasikov has got an incredible talent of Observation. Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2010 by W. Ahmad
A melancholy sometimes inaccessible read
Sana Krasikov's One More Year is a melancholy book of gentle stories of disconnected people. Krasikov's rounded, complex characters have left their homeland for an America in which... Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2010 by Stephen Newton
No many laughs but worthwhile
I found this book interesting and absorbing though its subject matter is rather melancholy, dealing as it does with personal and emotional issues confronting migrants to the west... Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2009 by Mrs. PJ Taylor
Stylish but bleak
This collection of eight short stories all revolve around the sense of displacement. Krasikov's world is peopled by emigrants from the old Soviet block to the United States or... Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2009 by S. Zigmond
You Can Never Go Home Again
One of the by products of the fall of the Berlin Wall is the great art that came out of it : aside from Roger Waters debacle. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2009 by Mr. M. A. Reed
From Russia with Love
An excellent set of eight short stories, themed on the lives of Russian immigrants to the US and the ensuing culture shocks that are inevitable. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2009 by Princess Mononoke
Disappointing
I'm really surprised that this book has such good reviews, have the other reviewers read the same book as me?? I thought it was like reading cotton wool. Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2009 by DubaiReader
Powerful, relevant story-telling
This collection of short stories reveals much about the immigrant state of mind. In doing so it goes a long way to explaining the curious state of modern American culture.
Published on 25 Sep 2009 by R. Munro
Enjoyed getting engrained in the book
The book is very engrossing and I found it a highly enjoyable read that I wanted to immerse myself in reading. Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2009 by B Smith
surprisingly good
I ordered this booke because i have a Russian friend and i wanted to learn a little but more about the type of people they are without pestering her. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2009 by Mr. Terence Jones
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