Rubble of Rubles

A novel by Josip Novakovich, set in Russia in the early 2000s, follows David, an investment banker with Eastern European roots, who is arrested for the murder of two Georgian wine importers and imprisoned at Kresty. Putin himself visits with a modest proposal: to travel to Georgia and slip plutonium into the president's wine. This is a satiric novel with teeth, perfect for fans of Dostoevsky and Gary Shteyngart.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 06 January 2023
Publisher: Dzanc Books

From the acclaimed author of the Man Booker International Prize finalist Josip Novakovich comes a biting satire that takes a satirical look at Russia in the early 2000s. This novel is perfect for fans of Dostoevsky and Gary Shteyngart.

In this picaresque novel set in the early 2000s, David, an investment banker with Eastern European roots, finds himself bankrupt after the Enron scandal. Seeking solace, he decides to move to Russia, where he hopes to find inner peace. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn when he is arrested for the murder of two Georgian wine importers.

Imprisoned at Kresty, David is left bewildered and alone. One day, a visit from none other than Vladimir Putin himself presents him with a peculiar proposition: to travel to Georgia and smuggle plutonium into the president's wine. In exchange, David would be granted freedom.

Told with Josip Novakovich's signature skill and biting wit, Rubble of Rubles delves into the absurdity and menace of totalitarianism. This novel straddles the genres of literary fiction, satire, and crime, appealing to modern readers who enjoy the works of Notes from Underground and Absurdistan.

Dimension: 215 x 139 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781950539642