I have just finished reading this book - A Short History of Tractors in Ukranian by Marina Lewycka. It is about an old Ukranian man, who has an interest in engineering and the origins of tractors, living in England and his immigrant wife, Valentina. At first I found it a little slow & very self-aware and debutish, but I really liked it and the second half was great. It has a great sense of humour and brilliant characterisation. However, before reading it I already knew of its existence thanks to a great cover, once again designed by the graphic genius Jon Gray, of Gray318. (The man responsible for Jonathan Safran-Foer's covers). Excellent design.
Run for Covers: A Short History of Tractors in Ukranian
I have just finished reading this book - A Short History of Tractors in Ukranian by Marina Lewycka. It is about an old Ukranian man, who has an interest in engineering and the origins of tractors, living in England and his immigrant wife, Valentina. At first I found it a little slow & very self-aware and debutish, but I really liked it and the second half was great. It has a great sense of humour and brilliant characterisation. However, before reading it I already knew of its existence thanks to a great cover, once again designed by the graphic genius Jon Gray, of Gray318. (The man responsible for Jonathan Safran-Foer's covers). Excellent design.
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