Vladimir Lorchenkov
Author of The Good Life Elsewhere
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Works by Vladimir Lorchenkov
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- Other names
- Lorčenkov, Vladimir Vladimirovič
Лорченков, Владимир Владимирович - Birthdate
- 1979-02-14
- Gender
- male
- Nationality
- Moldova
- Birthplace
- Chisinau, Moldova
- Places of residence
- Montréal, Québec, Canada
- Education
- Université d'État de Moldavie (Diplôme, Journalisme)
- Occupations
- Journaliste
- Organizations
- Komsomolskaïa Pravda (Journaliste)
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- Works
- 3
- Members
- 75
- Popularity
- #235,804
- Rating
- 4.0
- Reviews
- 6
- ISBNs
- 7
- Languages
- 2
This is a tragicomic novel written by Moldovan author Vladimir Lorchenkov about the plight of his country. Moldova is the poorest country in Europe, and in this story, the entire population, including the President, dreams of escaping to Italy. The book uses dark humour to relate the crazy schemes the villagers of Largo instigate in their attempt to reach the promised land of Italy. Serafim has spent years researching and studying to create his new life in Italy, unfortunately, as the library book had no cover, he has been studying the wrong language. Vassily works to turn his tractor into a plane, and the villagers train to become a competitive hurling team.
Although this book relates the tragedy of Moldova and is clever and satirical, the humour is just not for me. It is often grotesque, frequently involves death, and just feels ludicrous to me, like a Moldovan version of Waking Ned Devine, although far less pleasant. I’m glad I persisted but if there was a sequel I definitely wouldn’t sign up.… (more)