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Set in 15th century Russia, this densely packed novel follows Arseny, a healer who makes a pilgrimage through plague-ridden Europe to Jerusalem, dealing with fundamental questions about the purpose of life and death, while also being extremely humorous in parts. Chosen by Juhea Kim as her favourite book.
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