{"title":"Iegor Gran","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing world of Iegor Gran, a celebrated author renowned for his distinctive voice in contemporary fiction. With a keen sense of satire and a flair for wit, Gran delves into the complexities of modern society, offering insightful commentary through engaging narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his noted works, \u003cem\u003eThe Competent Authority\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases his ability to blend humour with sharp observations, creating stories that both entertain and provoke thought. Gran's writing is reflective, often poking fun at societal norms and the absurdities of bureaucratic systems, drawing readers into a universe where comedy and critique go hand in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIegor Gran's books are a treat for those who relish general fiction that combines intellectual exploration with an entertaining narrative style. Perfect for book lovers who appreciate a clever twist and a thought-provoking read, Gran's works are a must-add to your reading list.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-competent-authority-by-iegor-gran-9781914495557","title":"The Competent Authority","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat is the Soviet Union, vast its territories, warm its entrails...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1959. Whispers of dissidence are spreading in the U.S.S.R. Texts published in the West are circulating in \u003cem\u003esamizdat\u003c\/em\u003e, tormenting the secret police. Lieutenant Ivanov of the K.G.B, under pressure from his enraged superiors, is handed the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeads emerge, flare up, vanish. Years pass. 'Abram Tertz' publishes another short story, a new novel, mocking the competent authority. Shielded by his fierce wife Maria Vasilyevna Rozanova, Andrei Sinyavsky, one of the Soviet Union's most renowned and brilliant figures of resistance, waits in his wired apartment, drinking, sure his days as a free man are numbered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut as Rozanova continues to taunt Ivanov with her cheerful intransigence, a crisis of confidence opens up within the regime's resolve, causing the young lieutenant to wonder, 'are we actually as competent as we claim to be?'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the unique insight afforded by his mother, Rozanova, Gran pays remarkable homage to Andrei Sinyavsky, his father, reimagining the six long years leading up to his infamous arrest, trial and conviction. Framed within a riveting cat-and-mouse dynamic; irreverent and darkly comic, Gran balances a satirical lightness with deeper meditations on dogma and freedom of expression, state control and creative resistance, the ghosts of which, at a time when political criticism is being crushed once again, are as present today as ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46715878015212,"sku":"9781914495557","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17624063482869.jpg?v=1754416503"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/iegor-gran.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}