The novel takes place in Siberia and centers on the story of a Russian family that hid in the Siberian wilderness for half a century to resist the Soviet government.
Bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert announced on Monday that she is indefinitely postponing the publication of her novel set in Russia due to the overwhelming backlash she’s received from Ukrainian readers and their supporters.
“The timing of the uproar, right after Gilbert announced the forthcoming publication, makes clear that those objecting have not yet had a chance to read or judge the work itself,” PEN America said in a statement on Monday.“The choice of whether to read Gilbert’s book lies with readers themselves, and those who are troubled by it must be free to voice their views.”
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