The greatest books in Russian literature are satires. Gogol's Dead Souls, for example, is a very over-the-top satire about life in Russia. I think it's the thing we do best.
Gary ShteyngartMy first book really did change my life. It allowed me to fully express myself. There was a sense that I was worth something as an artist.
Gary ShteyngartThat's what I always liked about science fiction - you can make the world end. Humour is my multiple warhead delivery system.
Gary Shteyngart