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Sin by Zakhar Prilepin is a novel-in-stories about Zakharka, a young Russian navigating love, family, and mortality against the backdrop of post-perestroika Russia. Through fragmented episodes of his life, Zakharka’s journey reflects on the power of human resilience amid hardship.
Zakhar Prilepin’s Sin captures the essence of a turbulent era in post-perestroika Russia, as experienced through the eyes of Zakharka, a young man whose life unfolds in a series of vignettes. Through Zakharka’s various roles—from a soldier in Chechnya to a devoted family man—the novel explores themes of love, death, and the search for meaning.
Prilepin’s portrayal of Russia’s gritty realities, combined with his protagonist’s unyielding zest for life, creates a compelling narrative that is both raw and reflective. This novel is a powerful reflection on resilience and humanity in the face of societal challenges, and an essential read for those interested in contemporary literature.
© 2013 Glagoslav Publications B.V. (N) (Audiobook): 6610000669790
Translators: Nina Chordas, Simon Patterson
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Audiobook: 1 November 2013
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