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** SELECTED BY THE NEW YORK TIMES AS 1 OF THE 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR **
** INCLUDED ON THE NEW YORKER'S BEST BOOKS OF 2023 **
“At The New York Times Book Review, I think it's fair to say we were dazzled by the way the author…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Eastbound as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I loved the setting (Trans Siberian Train) the drama, and originality.
It magnificently evokes the emotions of a Russian soldier trying to go AWOL to avoid fighting in a war he doesn't believe in, his desperation to get out, his fear. All palpable
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