Mercury Pictures Presents
- 432 pages
- 16 hours of reading
'A genuinely moving and life-affirming novel that's a true joy to read' Celeste Ng
Anthony Marra is celebrated for his compelling literary voice, which often explores the resilience of the human spirit amidst profound adversity. His work is marked by a rich, evocative style that delves into themes of loss, connection, and the enduring strength found in the most challenging circumstances. Marra masterfully weaves intricate narratives that resonate with deep emotional truth and intellectual depth. Readers are drawn to his capacity for crafting stories that are both thought-provoking and profoundly moving.




'A genuinely moving and life-affirming novel that's a true joy to read' Celeste Ng
"Beginning in the tunnels beneath Leningrad and ending at the edge of the solar system, The Tsar of love and techno stretches across a century, a continent, and a striking cast of characters tied together by an obscure 19th century Russan painting. Alternately tragic and comic, and richly profound throughout." -- back cover
*** Granta Best of Young American Novelists 2017 ***In a snow-covered village in Chechnya, eight-year-old Havaa watches from the woods as her father is abducted in the middle of the night by Russian soldiers.
Stegner Fellow, Iowa MFA, and winner of "The Atlantic"'s Student Writing Contest, Marra has written a brilliant debut novel that brings to life an abandoned hospital where a tough-minded doctor decides to harbor a hunted young girl, with powerful consequences.