The Geographer Drank His Globe Away by Alexei Ivanov
The book The Geographer Drank His Globe Away by Alexei Ivanov is a deep and addictive novel about the life of a young talented in science man, who, as it seems at first, missed his opportunities and built his life around alcohol. The author tells about the life of Viktor Sluzhkin, a young biologist who chose the profession of geography teacher due to lack of money.
Victor could not get along with his students, colleagues, and wife and went on drinking. The book describes his attempts to quit alcohol and start a new life. In the course of his journey, Victor meets a lot of people, each of whom leaves his mark on his life. He is trying to change himself and the world around him.
One of the interesting points in the book is the image of the Ural way of life. The author describes the traditions and mentality of the Ural people, their problems and difficulties that they face every day. The book makes it possible to understand not only Victor's life, but also the broader problems of the Ural reality.
Another interesting point is the description of the Perm Region, local attractions, the spirit of the Urals and its inhabitants – all this is harmoniously and in detail inscribed in the narrative about the fate of the protagonist.
In his book, Alexei Ivanov shows how a man who thought he had lost everything, proved to be able to find the strength to change his life for the better. The book is sincere and touching, it makes you think about your life and the value of the decisions you make. We recommend this book as an interesting and profound work that will leave an indelible mark in the hearts of readers.
The material was prepared by the graduate student of the direction of Translation and Translation studies, Arina Balandina