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Review | Solar Plexus: A Baku Saga in Four Parts
Famed Azerbaijani screenwriter Rustam Ibragimbekov’s 1996 novel captures the story of Soviet Baku across multiple generations.
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Review | Dagny, or a Love Feast — a postmodern toast to myth and memory in Georgia
Zurab Karumidze’s postmodern novel turns Tbilisi into a stage where artists, revolutionaries, and mystics collide.
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Review | A Constellation of Vital Phenomena — A harrowing tale set amidst the Chechen wars
Anthony Marra’s debut novel boasts a tight narrative, strong characters, and a deep understanding of the Chechen conflict.
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Review | Me, Margarita — Capturing the lives of Georgian women via a uniquely Tbilisian voice
Me, Margarita by Ana Kordzaia-Samadashvili captures the chaos, wit, and romance of Georgian women in stories as bitter-sweet as the country itself.
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Review | People and Trees: A Trilogy — exploring boyhood in rural Soviet Azerbaijan
A collection of three novellas, People and Trees encapsulates the experiences of a boy growing up in post-World War II Azerbaijan.
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Review | Two Novels from the Caucasus — The cat, the ghosts, and the city
A rare literary pairing that offers the readers glimpses into the often overlooked Abkhazia, creating a dialogue across the divided history.
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Review | The Eighth Life — A Georgian saga that regrettably falls victim to Soviet stereotypes
Nino Haratischwili’s critically acclaimed bestseller is an exciting and hopeful family saga, even if its narrow view leaves something to be desired.
