The Schengen Story — Andrii Kurkov

The Schengen Story is a novel by Andrii Kurkov in which the characters strive to reach Europe, overcoming bureaucratic and mental borders. With characteristic humour and absurdism, the author paints a picture of post-Soviet dreams of a "Schengen paradise."

Kurkov explores the theme of Ukraine's European identity, constructing a series of comic situations that conceal serious questions about the country's place between East and West. The novel continues the tradition of social satire that defines the author's work.