Petropolis

The story was a bit haphazard and disjointed, but then again, it's reflective of how life often is. I enjoyed the protagonist - Sasha - her unique stories (her beginnings in Serbia, her brief encounter as a mother, her mail-order bride escape to the states, and her round-a-bout way of finding her father, true love, and friendship). My favorite takeaway from this novel however is the beautiful way Anya Ulinich describes everything - from the world to emotions. Her descriptions are richly written, and are the type of descriptions I am envious of as a writer. I recommend this one if you are interested in learning about Russian culture and/or fictional memoirs about the immigrant experience in the states.