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Lebedev deftly weaves a narrative of otherness that has never felt so timely. From the very beginning of the novel, the reader is reminded of what happens when you draw superficial divides between groups of people. Despite generations born on Russian soil, Kirill’s family is designated as the enemy, first for being German, then for being wealthy, before coming full circle as German enemies again. The designation of otherness is fleeting, showing just how quickly someone can fall from grace. With each proverbial changing of the guards, the cycle of violence is continued, driving someone else to extract their revenge. See the full list...