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Name: Limonov
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)
Author: Emmanuel Carrère

Limonov is a character who exists outside the realm of fiction, blending various roles and identities in his tumultuous life. His past includes being a petty thief in Ukraine, an underground hero in the former Soviet Union, a homeless man in New York City, a valet in Manhattan, a soldier in the Balkans, and now a charismatic leader in post-Soviet Russia. Limonov is depicted as both a hero and a villain, with the author suspending judgment on him. This biography offers a vivid and often controversial account of a man who has lived a life of extreme danger, complexity, and profound influence on Russian history and modern culture.

First publish date: 2011

Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography

Authors: Emmanuel Carrère

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