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A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian

Marina Lewycka
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A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

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Marina Lewycka

A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Early 21st Century

Theme
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian by Marina Lewycka, two Ukrainian-English sisters, Nadia and Vera, set aside their differences to rescue their elderly father, Nikolai, from a manipulative gold-digger named Valentina, unraveling family secrets and traumas from their past under the Communist regime. The novel features themes involving emotional abuse and wartime atrocities.

Humorous

Emotional

Bittersweet

Nostalgic

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

3.7

38,190 ratings

51%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Marina Lewycka's novel A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian combines humor and poignancy, praised for its engaging storytelling and vivid characters. Critics appreciate the cultural and generational themes, but some find the plot predictable and the humor occasionally strained. Overall, a well-crafted exploration of family dynamics and heritage.

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Who Should Read A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian?

A reader who enjoys A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian by Marina Lewycka likely appreciates humor and heart in narratives about family dynamics, multicultural experiences, and immigrant life. Similar to fans of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon, they relish in quirky characters and poignant, comedic storytelling.

3.7

38,190 ratings

51%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • Early 21st Century

Theme
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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