Personal finds or rereads of 2001
Discover personal book finds and memorable rereads from 2001, featuring standout fiction like Janet Kauffman's *Rot* and Venedikt Erofeev's *Moscow to the End of the Line*. Explore curated literary picks for 2001 books and personal rereads.
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Moscow to the End of the Line
by Venedikt Erofeev
In this classic of Russian humor and social commentary, a fired cable fitter goes on a binge and hopes a train to Petushki (where his "most beloved of trollops" awaits). On the way he bestows upon angels, fellow passengers, and the world at large a magnificent monologue on alcohol, politics, society, alcohol, philosophy, the pains of love, and, of course, alcohol.
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Rot
by Janet Kauffman
Tracks a father who's a Mennonite, a pacifist, who's determined to redefine power, rethink what it is to be good.