The Orphanage by Serhiy Zhadan (Yale University Press) 5 stars
- Ladyreading365
- Mar 4, 2023
- 2 min read
Publication date UK format 23/2/21 book 320 pages
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Synopsis
From literary star Serhiy Zhadan comes a devastating story of the struggles of civilians caught up in the conflict in eastern Ukraine. When hostile soldiers invade a neighboring city, Pasha, a thirty-five-year-old Ukrainian language teacher, sets out for the orphanage where his nephew Sasha lives, now in occupied territory. Venturing into combat zones, traversing shifting borders, and forging uneasy alliances along the way, Pasha realizes where his true loyalties lie in an increasingly desperate fight to rescue Sasha and bring him home. Recalling the brutal landscape of The Road and the wartime storytelling of A Farewell to Arms, The Orphanage is a deeply personal account of violence that will be remembered as the definitive novel of the war in Ukraine.
My Review
Wow!!! This was an amazing read. It was that good that the emotions just overwhelmed me. The emotions, atmosphere and tension in this book was amazing. I had to slow the book down to savour each and every moment. So I read it in small chunks every day. I really didn't want this book to end. The whole of this book is based only on a couple of days. It is one of them stories that really touches you. It will certainly stay with me for many years to come. I was totally drawn into this book by the simplicity of the cover. Funny how it's a simple cover but the power the book holds is ever so powerful. The story is actually very simple but it is so well-developed. It is beautifully written and will definitely take you on a wonderful roller coaster of emotions. I felt each and every word. This book is shocking looking at the awfulness of civil War. It's shocking just how people change. I really can't recommend this book enough. It's going to blow your mind.
Only the highest of praise goes out to the author and publishers for creating such a truly amazing story. I can't wait to read more from this extremely talented author.
Where you can buy this book
Amazon US K $9.99, AUDIBLE, PB $11.99
Waterstones PB £11.99
Google Books EB £14.99
B&N PB $11.99, EB $13.99
Kobo EB £10.99, AUDIO £15.99
Amazon UK K £8.54, AUDIBLE, PB £12.84
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HAPPY READING
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