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Moscow to the End of the Line
Moscow to the End of the Line
Author: Venedikt Erofeev, H. William Tjalsma (Translator)
In this classic of Russian humor and social commentary, a fired cable fitter goes on a binge and hops a train to Petushki (where his "most beloved of trollops" awaits). On the way he bestows upon angels, fellow passengers, and the world at large a magnificent monologue on alcohol, politics, society, alcohol, philosophy, the pains of lo...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780810112001
ISBN-10: 0810112000
Publication Date: 7/1/1992
Pages: 164
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3 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Northwestern University Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 7
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I first heard and read an edited version of this book from "The Great Bathroom Reader Vol.whatever" that we had atmy old job. It sounded interesting enough to want to read the whole thing. Overall, not bad; the plot is very simple: a laid off Russian railworker boards a train to Moscow, and, while on it, goes on an extreme bender, which causes him to have some weird hallucinations, and conversations with other passengers. Some of these conversations are quite philosophical in nature and, at times, it can be hard to keep up with who is saying what. It is a quick read, however and, of interest to people who like: drinking, having random conversations while drunk about everything under the sun, Russian lifestyles, and philosophy.
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