A story about childhood that is guaranteed a place in the history of Russian literature. At least because it is a hyperbole and an extract of emotional states familiar to almost everyone—and especially to Soviet children—yet never before presented in such a concentrated form.
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This story differs decisively from other works on the same theme in its lyrical character—indeed, that is where the riddle and the secret of its charm lie. It’s a Homerically funny book about terrible transformations and adventures of love. That’s why it is addressed to the widest range of readers, regardless of age, gender, and worldview.