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The novel follows four Russian immigrants as they settle in New York City, confronting romance, cultural adaptation, and the challenges of a new home. Their stories interlace with contemporary digital absurdities, revealing the complexities of immigrant life and domestic relationships in a modern metropolis.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Relationship Drama
Authors: Lara Vapnyar
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