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maja
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10/05/2008 17:42
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a short history of tractors in ucranian
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this book, is not really about tractors, itīs about two sisters who never had great contact with each other, coming together in a joined mission : to get rid of their 84 year old fatherīs new wife, a 36 year old bleached voloptous ucranian femme fatale.( and their family history is unravelled in the proceedings)
itīs hilarious,funny and also serious in places, and a light read for anyone interested. 
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Re: a short history of tractors in ucranian
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Two Caravans by the same author is also a great read - a rather different view of Eastern European immigrants working in the UK. Sad, funny and thought provoking.
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maja
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10/05/2008 18:45
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Re: a short history of tractors in ucranian
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thanks jillinspain (are you ?)
I will look out for that book
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Re: a short history of tractors in ucranian
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I loved this book - it reminded me so much of my father who in hais later years was constantly looking for a lady "to come and live with me"... I thought it was brilliant!
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GailT
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11/05/2008 08:57
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Re: a short history of tractors in ucranian
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I really enjoyed this book too and will look out for his other one to read.
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sallyj
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11/05/2008 17:11
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Re: a short history of tractors in ucranian
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I thought 'Tractors' was brilliant too. I haven't yet read Two Caravans, but will look out for it.
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