This book, apparently a classic of Soviet literature, received mixed reviews from our group. Written as a political/religious satire, it employs magical realism or fantasy to present its collection of inter-related stories, thus leaving some of us wondering what it is really all about. Its flashing, daring humor, nevertheless, bubbles up throughout.
Our dinner together was the first such occasion since the beginning of the pandemic and the balmy spring evening provided the ideal atmosphere. The service was a little slow at Salut and the food was undistinguished.
Our next book is Jill Ker Conway's True North, a continuation of her personal story telling that began with an earlier book we read about her life in the Australian outback. Other titles considered were Backman's A Man Called Ove and Diaz's' Postcolonial Love Poems. We plan to meet next time on July 15 when Roger will suggest the future reading assignment.
