Yes, they've announced the winner of Russia's prestigious but ridiculously named Большая книга -- 'big book' -- literary award, with Zakhar Prilepin's Обитель taking the prize; see also the overview of the results at the indispensable Lizok's Bookshelf (though she hasn't finished the prize-winner yet -- I'm curious to hear what she has to say about it).
Now Alexandra Guzeva has a Q & A with Prilepin at Russia Beyond the Headlines -- worth a look. Several of his works have been translated into English (I should get around to reviewing one or another at some point) -- and: "According to my agent, there is very serious interest in The Cloister in the United States".
Now Alexandra Guzeva has a Q & A with Prilepin at Russia Beyond the Headlines -- worth a look. Several of his works have been translated into English (I should get around to reviewing one or another at some point) -- and: "According to my agent, there is very serious interest in The Cloister in the United States".