Xstabeth

In St. Petersburg, Russia, Aneliya is torn between her father's love and his best friend's vodka, strip clubs, and moral philosophy. When Xstabeth enters their lives, she transforms their world and tackles metaphysics, classic Russian novels, and the power of art and music to rewire reality. It is a transcendent offering and a love letter to Chandler, Nabokov, and Dostoevsky.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2021
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co

This book is truly remarkable! From the very first sentence, it spoke to me as if it were alive, filling me with an overwhelming sense of joy. It's like the words danced on my tongue, creating a visceral connection that left me breathless.

Kim Gordon, a renowned author, expressed her profound admiration for [ Xstabeth ]. She described the reading experience as akin to being cut open to the accompanying sound of ecstatic music. Edna O Brien, another esteemed critic, praised the author's unique narrative style, calling it "voodoo brilliance." Wendy Erskine, in her review, noted that readers can expect more of the inimitable Keenan's narrative prowess.

The story takes place in St. Petersburg, Russia, where Aneliya finds herself torn between her love for her father and his best friend. Her father, driven by a dream of becoming a great musician, possesses a naivete that hinders his chances of being taken seriously in the music industry. On the other hand, his best friend is a man of refined tastes, enjoying vodka, strip clubs, and philosophical discussions.

However, their lives are forever transformed when an angelic presence named Xstabeth enters their lives. Xstabeth possesses a remarkable ability to fulfill and disappear those she touches. She brings a sense of wonder and magic to their world, challenging their perceptions of reality.

As Aneliya and her father move to St. Andrews, Scotland, Xstabeth embarks on a transformative journey. She delves into the metaphysics of golf, explores the mindset of classic Russian novels, and examines the power of art and music to rewire reality. The book is charged with a consuming intensity and a torrential rhythm that pulses with music, creating a truly immersive experience.

It is a profound offering of transcendence and a love letter to the great writers of the past, such as Chandler, Nabokov, and Dostoevsky. The author, in their unique style, is rewriting the rule.

Weight: 226g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474617062