A Terrible Country

“Hilarious. . . . To understand Russia, read A Terrible Country .” — Time "This artful and autumnal novel, published in high summer, is a gift to those who wish to receive it." —Dwight Garner, The New York Times "Hilarious, heartbreaking . . . A Terrible Country may be one of the best books you'll read this year." —Ann Levin, Associated Press A New York Times Editors' Choice Named a Best Book of 2018 by Bookforum , Nylon , Esquire , and Vulture A literary triumph about Russia, family, love,