The Figure Eight. Short Novellas

“The Eight” is a new collection of stories by Zakh ar Prilepin. His character—grown out of street kids’ stories—didn’t turn into office plankton or a successful businessman. He honestly does his job—poorly paid, unfashionable, but dearly loved—thinks a lot and dreams about a simple, not-rich, quiet life like his parents’. Who is he then—someone marginal, maybe the hero of our time?