The novel takes place in Siberia and centres on the story of a Russian family that hid in the Siberian wilderness for half a century to resist the Soviet government.
shared on her Instagram page, Gilbert — author of the critically acclaimed 2006 memoir Eat, Pray, Love — acknowledged the “outpouring of reactions and responses” she received from Ukrainian readers, emphasising that she did not want to contribute to the “grievous and extreme harm” they have experienced amid the“It is not the time for this book to be published,” Gilbert said in the video.
The decision comes after the announcement of the publication date for The Snow Forest drew a lot of attention last week, with much of the response negative. Its original publishing date was set for February 2024, coinciding with the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Online platforms including Goodreads were flooded with hundreds of one-star reviews, condemning the novel’s Russian setting and characters, according to AP.
“The timing of the uproar, right after Gilbert announced the forthcoming publication, makes clear that those objecting have not yet had a chance to read or judge the work itself,” PEN America said in a statement on Monday.“The choice of whether to read Gilbert’s book lies with readers themselves, and those who are troubled by it must be free to voice their views.
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