As a Ukrainian, I have to admit that every mention of Russia in the book hits differently these days.
First, a random Russian nanny. Then the main character turns out to be half Russian. And I catch myself wondering: why? Why is it so often Russia? Why not Polish, Romanian, Swedish, German, Albanian, Mexican, Ukrainian, or any of the countless other nationalities that exist?!
— Jun 21, 2026 03:26AM
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