Yicheng, beautifully expressed. I’m still in shock, too. Best, Tim

Congratulations, Damian!

Thanks, I’ll hunt it up!

Yes, this beats X. So, Maria, what similar novel to suggest for those wanting a sense of post-Soviet life in Putin’s realm?

On the China front I still value Chan Koonchung’s The Fat Years (盛世—中国2013). First half is Brave New World, second half is 1984. It’s a good English translation, too.

Thanks, Li Chen. That would be good, please add me to the starter pack for China historians. Cheers, Tim