Fyodor, the hero of Alexander Snegirev’s novel, is convinced that the weak-minded son has been sent to him as punishment, and is looking for a way to get rid of the disabled man. However, the more time they spend together, the stronger the bond between the pragmatic father and the blissful fool son becomes.
Heaviness and tenderness
Fyodor, the hero of Alexander Snegirev’s novel, is convinced that the weak-minded son has been sent to him as punishment, and is looking for a way to get rid of the disabled man. However, the more time they spend together, the stronger the bond between the pragmatic father and the blissful fool son becomes. What seemed like a punishment turns into a priceless gift — alas, fragile and short-lived. Masterfully balancing on the verge of cruelty and tenderness, the novel of the 27-year-old writer encourages the reader to re-evaluate all the components of his life and reconsider their true meaning.
AST, 285 p.