{"title":"Mikhail Iossel","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the evocative storytelling of Mikhail Iossel, an esteemed author known for his poignant narratives and richly textured prose. Born in the Soviet Union, Iossel brings a unique perspective to his writings, often drawing from his experiences living in Russia and later emigrating to the United States. His works are celebrated for their deep exploration of identity, displacement, and the human condition, capturing the nuanced realities of life in a transformative era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eLove Like Water, Love Like Fire\u003c\/em\u003e, a remarkable collection of interconnected stories that delve into the intricacies of life under Soviet rule and the struggles and aspirations of those living through it. With a delicate blend of humour and empathy, Iossel paints vivid portraits of his characters, inviting readers to journey through moments of joy, sorrow, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for lovers of general fiction who appreciate insightful and culturally resonant narratives, Mikhail Iossel's books are an exceptional addition to any literary collection. Fans of his work are continually drawn to the authenticity and emotional depth that define his writing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"love-like-water-love-like-fire-by-mikhail-iossel-9781942658566","title":"Love Like Water, Love Like Fire","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the moment of its founding, the USSR was reviled and admired, demonised and idealised. Many Jews saw the new society ushered in by the Russian Revolution as their salvation from shtetl life with its deprivations and deadly pogroms. But Soviet Russia was rife with antisemitism, and a Jewish boy growing up in Leningrad learned early, harsh, and enduring lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnsparing and poignant, Mikhail Iossel's twenty stories of Soviet childhood and adulthood, dissidence and subsequent immigration, are filled with wit and humour even as they describe the daily absurdities of a fickle and often perilous reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLove Like Water, Love Like Fire\u003c\/em\u003e is an extraordinary book: funny and profound, moving and provocative. Rarely has life in the former USSR (or anywhere, for that matter) been portrayed with such a rich admixture of soaring observation and finely rendered detail. This is a gorgeously constructed collection by one of our wittiest and most insightful writers.' - Molly Antopol, author of \u003cem\u003eThe UnAmericans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Mikhail Iossel is a genius, a comic visionary in the tradition of Gogol, Keret, Barthelme, and Saunders. \u003cem\u003eLove Like Water, Love Like Fire\u003c\/em\u003e is a book of surprises and delights.' - Brian Morton, author of \u003cem\u003eStarting Out in the Evening\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFlorence Gordon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46712293064940,"sku":"9781942658566","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18396253482879.jpg?v=1754291231"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/mikhail-iossel.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}