The book jacket calls Pushkin- Russia's greatest writer. While that pronouncement may be debatable, he is without a doubt a great writer. This short book, as translated by Elaine Feinstein, covers a lot of ground. It tells the tale of a young man in late 1700's enlisted in the Russian army by his father to help him mature. What ensues is an intriguing adventure told in a very friendly style. The story centers around a minor revolt and the harsh brutality surrounding. Within this battle are interesting relationships between the author and a young girl, a servant, and the leader of the revolt. A very good read!
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