Written in the tradition of Soviet magical realism, (e.g., Bulgakov's classic The Master and Margarita), The Milkman in the Night offers a wacky and sometimes rather incoherent and at times genuinely funny journey through the world of post-Soviet Ukraine, including a sleepwalker who has a nocturnal affair and unknowingly joins a cult, a murder, a taxidermied dead man , and a "killer" cat addicted to anti-fear medication. It is true that characterization is rather flat, but three families are followed as their fates unexpectedly intersect in unpredictable ways. The ending is satisfying if a bit pat. For some reason, lactation is a central theme. Not a masterpiece but good fun and an engaging read.
For a review of the book from Financial Times, click here: https://www.ft.com/content/eb94d60c-b6b3-11e0-ae1f-00144feabdc0
For a review of the book from Financial Times, click here: https://www.ft.com/content/eb94d60c-b6b3-11e0-ae1f-00144feabdc0
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