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Name: Little failure
Rating: 3.5 (2 reviews)
Author: Gary Shteyngart

Gary Shteyngart narrates his own life as a Jewish‑Russian immigrant, describing the challenges of moving from Leningrad to Queens, the cultural split between Soviet and American expectations, and the childhood nickname “Failurchka” given by his mother. The book follows his early schooling, his attempts at higher education, and his first forays into writing, all seen through a self‑deprecating lens and marked by wit and lyricism. By weaving personal anecdotes with broader reflections on identity and belonging, Shteyngart offers a resonant, funny, and heartfelt look at the immigrant experience in America.

First publish date: 2014

Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir

Authors: Gary Shteyngart

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