Uncover a short history of tractors in the ukraine: Family secrets revealed in Lewycka's masterpiece
Imagine a tractor, sputtering to life on the Ukrainian steppe, its engine a defiant roar against years of hardship. This seemingly mundane image becomes a potent symbol in Marina Lewycka's A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian, a novel that uses the seemingly simple machine to map the complex emotional landscape of a family grappling with the lasting impact of history. This isn't just a story about farming; it's a profound exploration of resilience, tradition, and the enduring power of family bonds in the face of immense societal upheaval....