Grey Bees by Andrey Kurkov
Set against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in Eastern Ukraine, the story follows Sergey Sergeyich, a beekeeper living in the gray zone between warring factions. As he tends to his bees amidst the turmoil, Sergey embarks on a journey to find a safer place for them, reflecting on themes of neutrality, survival, and the search for peace in a divided land. Through his interactions with various characters along the way, the narrative explores the impact of war on ordinary lives and the resilience of the human spirit.
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- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- Ukrainian
- Length
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- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- Ukrainian
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- 23rd on Current’s 100 Books of the 21st Century (Current)