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Literally already one of the best books I've read.

Fastest I've cried in a book

Feels fitting, on the 1 year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, to pick up a book by a Ukrainian author about how the fall of the USSR would affect Soviet bloc countries. So far, this is incredibly interesting. I also will not miss this opportunity to say "hey, Russia, get out of Ukraine."

Backman always brings something very special to the table. Just as fun the second time around. Remains a favorite for a reason.

Page 330 might have been the first moment of true hope in this book (rather than the "hopeful but you know it won't last because things inevitably get so much worse" feel I have had until now). This is incredible, and it definitely packs the bleakness and punch of a Soviet-based novel. Loving it but will need to read copious amounts of uplifting lit after this :)

So stoked about this, already loving it!