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Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible: The Surreal Heart of the New Russia

Peter Pomerantsev
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Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible: The Surreal Heart of the New Russia

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014

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Peter Pomerantsev

Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible: The Surreal Heart of the New Russia

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Russia • 2000s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible: The Surreal Heart of the New Russia, Peter Pomerantsev explores modern Russia's evolving cultural and political landscape. Through vivid narratives, the author reveals the complexities of Russian society, examining media manipulation, the influence of oligarchs, and the juxtaposition of tradition and contemporary life in a transforming nation.

Informative

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.1

14,508 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Peter Pomerantsev’s Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible offers a fascinating dive into Russia's bizarre media landscape, praised for its vivid narratives and insightful journalism. Critics commend its compelling storytelling, though some note a lack of nuanced analysis. The work delivers a captivating portrayal of a society where reality is constantly shifting.

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Who Should Read Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible: The Surreal Heart of the New Russia?

Readers interested in media manipulation, Russian culture, and political intrigue would enjoy Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible. Fans of Masha Gessen's The Man Without a Face or Timothy Snyder's The Road to Unfreedom would appreciate its insightful exploration of modern Russia's surreal landscape.

4.1

14,508 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Russia • 2000s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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