A mesmerising memoir of a childhood in Soviet Russia: through Elena\'s captivating voice we learn the story of Russia through the second half of the 20th century, but also the personal account of one rebellious citizen whose love of a foreign language finally transports her to a new world.
Coetzee. \'An enthralling read\' J.
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A mesmerising memoir of a childhood in Soviet Russia: through Elena\'s captivating voice we learn the story of Russia through the second half of the 20th century, but also the personal account of one rebellious citizen whose love of a foreign language finally transports her to a new world