{"product_id":"among-the-russians-9780099459293","title":"Among the Russians","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A magnificent achievement'' Nikolai Tolstoy, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong the Russians is a marvellous account of a solitary journey by car from St. Petersburg and the Baltic States south to Georgia and Armenia. A gifted writer and intrepid traveller, Thubron grapples with the complexities of Russian identity and relays his extraordinary journey in characteristically lyrical style. This is an enthralling and revealing account of the habits and idiosyncrasies of a fascinating nation along with a sharp and insightful social commentary of Russian life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Superb... one of the best books on Russia to appear in years'' \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Soviet Union is seen through a glass brightly... What makes the book so readable is Thubron's combination of an artist's aesthetic sensitivity with the literary craftsmanship to convey it. He sees things with the freshness of an innocent and the erudition of a scholar * Daily Telegraph *\u003cbr\u003eSuperb... one of the best books on Russia to appear in years * New York Times *\u003cbr\u003eTravel writing has never been more provocative, profound or poetic * Time Out *\u003cbr\u003eThe Thubron approach to travelling has an integrity that belongs to another age. And this author's way with words gives his books a value far transcending their topical interest; it is safe to predict they will be read a century hence * Irish Times *\u003cbr\u003eThe perfect guide to one of the world’s most enigmatic cultures -- Christie Hickman * Sunday Express *","brand":"Vintage Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48732232941911,"sku":"9780099459293","price":10.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780099459293.jpg?v=1719996070","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/among-the-russians-9780099459293","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}