»Kurkov finished the book before the war, reading it now induces a double bellyache.«

»Kurkov has written a true pageturner.«

»One thing is for sure: Kurkov is being read, and popular historical tales are far more influential than the studies of academic historians.«

»This is a trippy, funny, very absurd novel, and one that’s a great deal of fun.«

»A page-turner that has you hoping the author will swiftly write more.«



 

»He proves that satire must be written and also read, most importantly in times of war.«

»Reactionary and progressive things are inseparably intertwined ––an incredible, sometimes even fairytale-like composure characterizes the people, with which whom Samson interacts.«

»Kurkov paints vivid pictures of the characters in his novel. First and foremost honest Samson, who believes in a better future.«

»Samson deserves a sequel.«

»Andrey Kurkov, who wrote this picaresque novel, is said to be one of the best authors in Ukraine – and rightly so!«

»Andrey Kurkov’s novel Samson and Nadezhda reads like a parable on the current situation in Ukraine and yet is a look into the past.«

»Andrey Kurkov unites realism and imaginary elements with ease and creates a veritable undertow in this book.«

»As you read this novel, magic prevails over sorrow and anger.«

»A historical thriller, yet one that also brings the reader closer to understanding modern-day Ukraine.«

»With its earthy prose and stunning attention to detail, this stands apart.«