Ours: A Russian Family Album

This book is a fascinating kaleidoscope of vivid and contradictory portraits of the author’s relatives, filled with subtle humor, sarcasm, and irony. Each essay reveals the nuances of human relationships, the customs and mores of the Soviet era, as well as Dovlatov’s signature wit and philosophical reflections on life. The reader encounters stories of complex characters, their idiosyncrasies, and the absurd situations in which they find themselves.