Subject: query: Kharitonov, _Linii sudby_

[Jeffrey A. Karlsen]

A friend of mine is reviewing a translation of Mark Kharitonov's _Linii
sudby, ili, Sunduchok Milashevicha_, (English title _Lines of Fate_), which
won the Russian Booker prize a few years back, for the local press.  Since
she doesn't have a strong background in Russian literature, she's having
some trouble catching important literary and cultural references which seem
to be key to a basic understanding of the novel.

Would anyone who's read the book like to fill her in on what she really
needs to know, or simply offer the reactions of a more informed audience?
Consider that you'll be making a contribution to the American reception of
contemporary Russian lit.

Since she doesn't subscribe to this list, please send your responses to:

Maggie Trapp
miedziej at sfu.edu