“Aleshkovsky is one of our finest prose writers... The novel Fish: A History of One Migration, was the literary event of recent years.” – First of September


Peter Aleshkovsky graduated from Moscow State University and worked for a time as an archaeolo- gist preserving northern monasteries before turning to literature. He attained literary success with his novel in stories Stargorod, followed by the works Seagulls; Skunk: A Life (translated into English by Glas); Vladimir Chigrintsev and, most recently, The Institute for Dreams. Aleshkovsky has thrice been short-listed for the Russian Booker Prize, most recently in 2006, for Fish.


“The writing in Fish is excellent, it is an easy read in one sitting. You simply can’t tear yourself away from this novel, you just want to turn the page to see what new plot twist awaits.” – Sergei Belyakov, Zhurnalny Zal


“Aleshkovsky’s novel is an engrossing portrait of the narrator Vera (nicknamed “Fish”) and of Soviet and post-Soviet life, combining rich detail with a shimmer of mystery... her story brings up the transience and fragility of human relationships as well as the endurance of experience in human memory... A wonderful discovery!” – Sibelan Forrester, Swarthmore College


“For 15 years, I have been avidly following Peter Aleshkovsky’s work. This is a writer with an unusual gift for description. He writes deliciously, exactly, specifically...” – Pavel Basinsky, Rossiyskaya Gazeta


“The attention to detail, the smell of the era... the depth of understanding for human nature is all combined with the author’s affectionate sympathy for all that touches his pen.” – Polit.ru


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