Our Daily War: The powerful, deeply personal sequel to Diary of an Invasion

Andrey Kurkov's Our Daily War is a collection of writings and broadcasts from Kyiv, providing a vivid and moving account of life during Russia's invasion. It is an unmatched record of a brilliant writer reporting from throughout his war-ravaged country, showcasing the resilience and determination of the Ukrainian people in the face of incredible adversity. Kurkov's writing is filled with humor and insight, offering a deep personal and profound account of the war and a portrait of a defiant nation facing an immeasurable crisis.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 18 July 2024
Publisher: Orenda Books

“A vivid, moving, and sometimes funny account of the reality of life during Russia's invasion,” Marc Bennetts, The Times. “Uplifting and utterly defiant,” Matt Nixson, Daily Express. “No-one with the slightest interest in this war, or the nation on which it is being waged, should fail to read Andrey Kurkov,” Dominic Lawson, Daily Mail. A collection of Andrey Kurkov's writings and broadcasts from Kyiv – an unmatched record of a brilliant, distinguished writer reporting from throughout his war-ravaged country. Kurkov writes: “Despite the struggle to maintain a semblance of a normal life, despite the anguish of losses and anxiety about a future that is impossible to imagine, Ukrainians are trying to prove to the world that they are OK, to prove to the world that they can survive and that they will win this war. “I too am sure that we will win. We have already won once, when we prevented Russia from capturing our capital Kyiv. We won again when we liberated almost all of the Kharkiv region from the invaders and prevented them from taking the city of Kharkiv. We won once more when we freed Kherson. How many more victories do we need to end the war once and for all?” Andrey Kurkov – “Ukraine's greatest novelist,” in the words of Giles Harvey in the New York Times – “is fighting for his country.” He listens to his countrymen everywhere, and in Our Daily War, as in his previous work about the current conflict, he tells the world about the barbaric practices of the Russian army, about the relentless courage of the Ukrainian military and people – in the face of terrible privations, throughout winters of the bitterest cold – and about the indomitable spirit of his countrymen. The determination of the Ukrainian armed forces and entire population of Ukraine to defend their homeland has been unwavering since Russia launched its unprovoked invasion on February 24, 2022. The Ukrainian military has successfully repelled Russian forces in several key battles, including the Battle of Kyiv, the Battle of Kharkiv, and the Battle of Kherson. In addition, Ukrainian civilians have shown incredible resilience and bravery in the face of the ongoing conflict, with many volunteering to assist the military and support their fellow citizens. The Ukrainian government has also taken steps.

Weight: 478g
Dimension: 145 x 225 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781916788688