A review by erictlee
The Book of Tbilisi: A City in Short Fiction by Gela Chkvanava, Ina Archuashvili, Erekle Deisadze, Shota Iatashvili, Dato Kardava, Iva Pezuashvili, Rusudan Rukhadze, Zviad Kvaratskhelia, Lado Kilasonia, Bacho Kvirtia

5.0

This short book of ten short stories about the Georgian capital can be read in an afternoon — and what a memorable afternoon that would be. These mostly young authors grew up in independent Georgia, and the stories they tell are all set during the post-Soviet era. Some are amusing, some sad, but all well-written and well translated. My personal favourite was Lado Kilasonia’s “The Bronx Tale A La Gold Quarter” which brought a smile to my face. Highly recommended.