--- product_id: 63360859 title: "The Suitcase: A Novel" brand: "sergei dovlatov" price: "€ 28.52" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/63360859-the-suitcase-a-novel store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # The Suitcase: A Novel **Brand:** sergei dovlatov **Price:** € 28.52 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Suitcase: A Novel by sergei dovlatov - **How much does it cost?** € 28.52 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/63360859-the-suitcase-a-novel) ## Best For - sergei dovlatov enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sergei dovlatov brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Sergei DovlatovThe Suitcase: A Novel ## Images ![The Suitcase: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JO30MlN8L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Brilliant Lens Through Which to View Soviet Life *by A***E on Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2013* Since my college days, I have been a voracious reader of Russian authors, especially the great classical novelists. I recently read and reviewed a book by a contemporary Russian author, and had an e-mail conversation with a close friend who lives and works in Moscow. When I told him the name of the author whose work I had recently completed, he sneered and said,"Here in Russia, we consider this 'airport reading.' If you want to read a more modern Russian novelist, you should tackle Sergei Dovlatov." So, based on Vasya's recommendation, I ordered a copy of "The Suitcase."In reading this small novel, I experienced feelings similar to those I felt in reading Tim O'Brien's iconic book, "The Things They Carried." As was the case with O'Brien's book in demonstrating what it was like for an American to fight in Vietnam, each object described in "The Suitcase" evoked a deeper understanding of what it meant to live under the Soviet system.The conceit of the book is that the author has emigrated from the USSR to New York, carrying with him only a single suitcase, which he promptly stows in the back of the closet in his NYC apartment. A few years later, he has occasion to rediscover the suitcase. As he unpacks it, each of the eight objects prompts him to launch into a vignette that describes how he had acquired the object, and its meaning in his life - and by extension - its connection to life in the USSR. The book is a small gem, full of irony, self-deprecation, insight, humor and pathos. "The Finnish Crepe Socks" chapter is a wonderful example, leading to the unraveling of a tale of black market entrepreneurship run amok in a rapidly changing world in Russia.I cannot wait to order my next example of Dovlatov's writing and wit.Thank you, Vasya! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Clever, funny and insightful *by A***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2021* Dovlatov's work is hard to categorize - billed as novels but written in an autobiographical voice. But whether fact or fiction, his books are clever and funny and well worth the read. Set in the waning days of the USSR he depicts with humor and irony the lives of Russians in the 70-90s. "The Suitcase" is essentially a collection of short stories - each based on an item the author brought with him when he immigrated to the US. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A treasure *by K***N on Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2020* I was living in Eastern Europe a few years after this was written, and it is so true to my experiences there. The use of the suitcase as an organizing principle was brilliant. It's a quick read, and really insightful on life. I don't think it would be everyone's cup of tea ... creative brilliance more than cut-and-dried story ... but that's a plus for me. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/63360859-the-suitcase-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/63360859-the-suitcase-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*