Heart Attack for Gourmets: Wariat's Diary (Diary of a Cranky Man): Elements of Absurdism, Adventurism, Light Fantasy

Wariat’s Diary (Diary of a Cranky Man). Novel in 13 chapters with consequences of documentation and with elements of absurdism, adventurism, and light fantasy!)

The novel was awarded - International Literary Prize. Olesya Ulyanenko in 2012!

"Heart Attack for Gourmets" by Volodymyr Vakulenko-K. is not just a novel — it's a literary feast. Written in 13 bold, thought-provoking chapters, this book challenges conventional storytelling with a daring fusion of postmodernism, irony, and poetic experimentation.

Set in the shadow of political unrest and cultural upheaval in Ukraine, the narrative serves up a surreal menu of themes: identity, resistance, absurdity, and the fragility of life. Vakulenko-K., an award-winning Ukrainian writer and human rights activist, transforms his personal experiences and national traumas into a powerful, fragmented, and unforgettable reading experience.

Whether you're a lover of avant-garde literature or simply hungry for a fresh voice in Eastern European fiction, "Heart Attack for Gourmets" will intrigue, provoke, and linger in your mind long after the final page.

A surreal, genre-defying novel from Ukraine’s most fearless literary voice. Heart Attack for Gourmets blends poetry, politics, and postmodernism in a sharp, layered narrative about identity, resistance, and absurdity. A must-read for fans of avant-garde fiction and courageous literature born in times of crisis.

📘 Why You'll Love This Book:

🍷 A literary gourmet's delight – A bold, experimental novel that blends poetry, politics, and dark humor.

🇺🇦 A voice from Ukraine – Deep insight into Ukrainian identity, post-Soviet transformation, and cultural resistance.

🧠 Intellectual stimulation – Perfect for readers who crave postmodernism, metafiction, and philosophical reflection.

✊ Written by a fighter – Authored by a dissident poet who dared to resist tyranny — and paid the ultimate price.

📚 For readers of Bolaño, Pynchon, and Beckett – Complex, layered, and laced with irony and symbolism.

Don't miss this genre-defying novel from a fearless Ukrainian voice silenced too soon. Let it challenge your mind — and stir your soul.

© 2016 PublishDrive (Ebook): 9781524225520

Traduttrici/ori: Denzil Darel

Data di uscita

Ebook: 27 giugno 2016