“Two years after my mother died, my father fell in love with a glamorous blonde Ukrainian divorcée. He was eighty-four and she was thirty-six. She exploded into our lives like a fluffy pink grenade, churning up the murky water, bringing to the surface a sludge of sloughed-off memories, giving the family ghosts a kick up the backside.”
Quote by Marina Lewycka
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Marina Lewycka
Marina Lewycka, born in 1946, is a British novelist known for her works set in Ukraine, which often explore themes of immigration, family, and social issues. Lewycka is celebrated for her unique sense of humor and insightful observations, with her novels enjoying widespread popularity among readers. more
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