{"title":"Josip Novakovich","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of \u003cem\u003eJosip Novakovich\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed author known for his profound narratives and insightful storytelling. Josip Novakovich, a Croatian-American writer, has been celebrated for his ability to weave intricate tales that reflect the human condition, often drawing from his own experiences of migration and cultural displacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout books in this collection is \u003cem\u003eRubble of Rubles\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling piece of general fiction that showcases Novakovich’s masterful storytelling. His books often delve into themes of identity, exile, and the complexities of global cultures, crafted with a unique literary touch that appeals to a wide audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNovakovich's work is not just entertaining; it also provides an educational glimpse into the nuances of cultural intersections and personal transformations. Whether you are a fan of contemporary fiction or interested in exploring diverse narratives, this collection promises a rich reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the brilliance of Josip Novakovich’s writing and immerse yourself in stories that are both thought-provoking and evocative.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rubble-of-rubles-by-josip-novakovich-9781950539642","title":"Rubble of Rubles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Man Booker International Prize finalist Josip Novakovich comes a satiric novel with teeth—a tale of Russia in the early aughts, perfect for fans of Dostoevsky and Gary Shteyngart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this picaresque novel set in the early 2000s, David, an investment banker with Eastern European roots, goes bankrupt from the Enron fiasco and moves to Russia to do some soul-searching. In the shadow of the Khazan cathedral, he's arrested for the murder of two Georgian wine-importers. David is imprisoned at Kresty, bewildered and alone. One day, Putin himself visits, with a modest proposal for David: to travel to Georgia and slip plutonium into the president's wine. This is the price of freedom: to assassinate a president.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold with Josip Novakovich's signature skill and satiric wit, \u003cem\u003eRubble of Rubles\u003c\/em\u003e delves into the absurdity and menace of totalitarianism. At the crossroads of literary fiction, satire, and crime, this is a novel for modern fans of \u003cem\u003eNotes from Underground\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAbsurdistan\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Throughout the madcap plotting, a pervasive sense of menace never dissipates. An international comedy of errors that ventures to knowingly bleak places.” – \u003cem\u003eKirkus,\u003c\/em\u003e starred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“In vertiginous scenes that evoke Kafka, Dostoyevsky, and \u003cem\u003eAlice in Wonderland\u003c\/em\u003e, the police and prison officials subject David to extortion, drugging, and interrogation, and even Putin himself gets a cartoonish and nightmarish cameo. Not only is this sickeningly surreal, it's a hell of a ride.” – \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly,\u003c\/em\u003e starred review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Josip Novakovich's latest novel is a tour de force that exposes the complete corruption of the Russian police and legal system under Putin. David Dvornik is an insomniac, former investment banker, Russophile, amateur historian, and ex graduate student from Yale, who uses sarcasm and farce to describe the absurdity of his daily life in Saint Petersburg. Novakovich turns the idea of \u003cem\u003eCrime and Punishment\u003c\/em\u003e on its head. Rather than the inevitable capture of the guilty, we see the inevitable punishment of the innocent.” – Josh Barkan, author of \u003cem\u003eMexico: Stories\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Crime and the lack of punishment – Josip Novakovich conjures up a picture of Saint Petersburg that would terrify Dostoevsky.” – Tibor Fischer, author of \u003cem\u003eUnder the Frog\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRubble of Rubles\u003c\/em\u003e shows Josip Novakovich at his best. I know of no other writer who knows how to ridicule the ridiculous and find meaning in the seemingly meaningless. This is a comic novel with serious content, rich in dark humor and startling cultural insights.” – Jim Heynen, author of \u003cem\u003eThe One-Room Schoolhouse\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“This novel took hold of me from the beginning and never let go. Kafkaesque for the first two-thirds, and then something else. I am not sure what: maybe a bit of the Wizard of Oz, and a bit Hitchcock, with a happy ending. I shall never think of Russia the same way, or of Georgian wine. A timely book filled with humor and twists and turns.” – Robert Appelbaum, author of \u003cem\u003eTerrorism Before the Letter: Mythography and Political Violence in England, Scotland, and France 1559-1642\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“In a thrilling mix of an adventure novel and satire, Novakovich provides us with a fresh glimpse into that horrifying and mysterious Russian soul. So relevant that it's scary!” – Lara Vapnyar, author of \u003cem\u003eDivide Me By Zero\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Josip Novakovich's narrative style – powerfully direct, crisply precise, bluntly confident without arrogance – is instantly recognizable and entirely sui generis. No single sentence goes to waste in his texts, no word a throwaway one. His prose resonates with distant rhythms of faraway histories. He is one of the preeminent storytellers of our time – and one of the very best we have. In this remarkable, highly immersive novel, set in early-aughts Russia poised on the cusp of becoming the moral catastrophe of a state it is today, his satire is cutting and unswerving, his gaze steadfast and uncommonly, uncannily observant.” – Mikhail Iossel, author of \u003cem\u003eEvery Hunter Wants to Know\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714363871468,"sku":"9781950539642","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12949643482882.jpg?v=1754354596"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/josip-novakovich.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}