Three Apples Fell from the Sky: The International Bestseller by Narine Abgaryan

Description: Three Apples Fell from the Sky by Narine Abgaryan, Lisa C. Hayden A multi award-winning story of friendship and feuds in a remote Armenian mountain village FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An unforgettable story of friendship and feuds in a remote Armenian mountain villageIn an isolated village high in the Armenian mountains, a close-knit community bickers, gossips and laughs. Their only connection to the outside world is an ancient telegraph wire and a perilous mountain road that even goats struggle to navigate.As they go about their daily lives – harvesting crops, making baklava, tidying houses – the villagers sustain one another through good times and bad. But sometimes all it takes is a spark of romance to turn life on its head, and a plot to bring two of Marans most stubbornly single residents together soon gives the village something new to gossip about...Three Apples Fell from the Sky is an enchanting fable that brilliantly captures the idiosyncrasy of a small community. Sparkling with sumptuous imagery and warm humour, this is a vibrant tale of resilience, bravery and the miracle of everyday friendship. Author Biography Narine Abgaryan is a Russian writer of Armenian origin. Already renowned as a childrens author and blogger in Russia, she is now a prize-winning novelist. First published in 2015, Three Apples Fell from the Sky has now sold 160,000 copies and was awarded the Yasnaya Polyana award. Abgaryan lives in Moscow with her family. Lisa C. Haydens translations from the Russian include Eugene Vodolazkins Laurus, which won a Read Russia Award in 2016. Laurus and Lisas translation of Vadim Leventals Masha Regina were both shortlisted for the Oxford-Weidenfeld Prize. She lives in Maine, USA. Review I loved this! A tender and quirky tale of stoicism, resilience and love... The ultimate feel-good story of an unlikely romance and the warmth of a community, drawn with humour, empathy and an earthy, magical charm. * Mary Chamberlain, author of The Hidden *At the charming heart of Three Apples Fell from the Sky, pulses the certain knowledge that it takes a village – a village to bleed, to weep, and, finally, to laugh and celebrate as one. * Faith Sullivan, author of The Cape Ann and Goodnight, Mr. Wodehouse *A charming novel... [It] teems with minor characters whose quirks are at times amusing and at times heartbreaking... A warm-hearted story about family, friendship, and community. * Foreword Reviews *Abgaryans folktale [is] so improbably of the moment... [her] leisurely, painstaking prose — in Haydens lyrical translation — is an added gift for readers at the moment, because it prompts us to adjust to the measured pace of existence that is now also our own. * Asymptote Journal *A poignant, bittersweet, fable-like story... The strongest message that shines through this finely translated novel is that resignation need not lead to cynicism. * Asian Review of Books *With finely phrased descriptions of daily activities and homes with chimneys that clung to the hem of the sky, and indelible details of complex, humble characters, this magical tale transcends familiar mystical tropes with its fresh reimagining of Armenian folklore. * Publishers Weekly *Suffused with kindness, humour, subtlety and understated finesse. * Eugene Vodolazkin, author of Laurus *Read this book. Its balm for the soul. * Ludmila Ulitskaya, author of The Big Green Tent *Abgaryans descriptions are beautifully written... I couldnt put this book down. * Un Univers de Livres blog (France) *A superb novel... I urge you to read it. * Ma Lecturothèque (France) *A perfect book for anyone who wants to learn more about Armenia: its customs, its beliefs, traditions and history... A heartfelt, delicate novel. * La Couleur des Mots blog (France) *Abgaryans work conveys a deep belief in the resilience of humanity without glossing over the horrors of human conflict. * meduza.io *A novel about ordinary life, written with extraordinary sensitivity and tenderness. * Prestaplume (France) *I loved this! A tender and quirky tale of stoicism, resilience and love. Set in a remote Russian village, it is the ultimate feel-good story of an unlikely romance and the warmth of a community, drawn with humour, empathy and an earthy, magical charm. Its characters spring from the page, with their flaws, trials and hardships, as their lives are resolved in a way that will bring a smile of satisfaction and contentment. * Mary Chamberlain, author of The Hidden *The novels plot consists of multiple stories of very ordinary but bold and beautiful people, with so much love and humour that you cannot fail to go away feeling positive and uplifted. * Russia Beyond the Headlines *A quiet song of a novel. A novel that opens and lingers... that sweeps over you like a wave on a beach. * The Book Trail *A magical novel. It manages to be life-affirming without descending into cheap sentimentality... Abgaryan achieves this challenging balance in part through the beauty of the novels prose, which mimics the oral storytelling of myths and legends. * End of the Word blogspot *To render the richness of Marans culture, translator Lisa C. Hayden confidently navigates the linguistic complexities of this book... Her translation is visual and sensory... Dramatic and humorous. -- The CommonAbgaryans affectionate portrayal of rural rhythms and unlikely romance is an absolute joy. -- New European, 30 Great European Books for the BeachCharming… A celebration of community with a supernatural dimension that gives it the air of a fable, its a compassionate, heartwarming novel. -- Herald (Glagow) Promotional An unforgettable story of friendship and feuds in a remote Armenian mountain village Review Quote With finely phrased descriptions of daily activities and homes with chimneys that clung to the hem of the sky, and indelible details of complex, humble characters, this magical tale transcends familiar mystical tropes with its fresh reimagining of Armenian folklore. Details ISBN0861541111 Author Lisa C. Hayden Pages 256 Publisher Oneworld Publications Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 0861541111 ISBN-13 9780861541119 Format Paperback Publication Date 2021-10-07 Imprint Oneworld Publications Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 2021-10-07 UK Release Date 2021-10-07 Translator Lisa C. Hayden Subtitle The International Bestseller Edition Description MMP Alternative 9781786077301 DEWEY 891.735 Audience General AU Release Date 2022-01-04 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133285011;

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