--- product_id: 25900758 title: "The Queue (New York Review Books Classics)" price: "C$1913" currency: NIO in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/25900758-the-queue-new-york-review-books-classics store_origin: NI region: Nicaragua --- # Captures stagnation era Unique dialogue style Classic Soviet satire The Queue (New York Review Books Classics) **Price:** C$1913 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Step into the line where history meets humor! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Queue (New York Review Books Classics) - **How much does it cost?** C$1913 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/25900758-the-queue-new-york-review-books-classics) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Collector’s gem:** Used book in good condition—own a piece of literary history. - • **Dive into Soviet life:** Experience the quirky, suspenseful 'queue' culture of late USSR. - • **Cult classic in comedy:** A sly, comedic take on political and social absurdities. - • **Authentic street voices:** Unattributed dialogue mimics real conversations—feel the pulse of the people. - • **Perfect for thoughtful readers:** Ideal for millennials craving sharp political satire and cultural insight. ## Overview Vladimir Sorokin’s debut novel, The Queue, is a comedic and innovative portrayal of late Soviet society through fragmented, unattributed dialogue. This used copy in good condition offers a unique glimpse into the absurdity and stagnation of the era, making it a must-read for fans of political satire and literary experimentation. ## Description Vladimir Sorokin’s first published novel, The Queue , is a sly comedy about the late Soviet “years of stagnation.” Thousands of citizens are in line for . . . nobody knows quite what, but the rumors are flying. Leather or suede? Jackets, jeans? Turkish, Swedish, maybe even American? It doesn’t matter–if anything is on sale, you better line up to buy it. Sorokin’s tour de force of ventriloquism and formal daring tells the whole story in snatches of unattributed dialogue, adding up to nothing less than the real voice of the people, overheard on the street as they joke and curse, fall in and out of love, slurp down ice cream or vodka, fill out crossword puzzles, even go to sleep and line up again in the morning as the queue drags on. Review: Five Stars - Good read Review: Nice work, but other books by Vladimir Sorokin are ... - Nice work, but other books by Vladimir Sorokin are much better or sophisticated. In this book Sorokin just started to develop his well-known style of writing that flourished in Day of the Oprichnik and Der Zuckerkreml. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,093,123 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,247 in Comedic Dramas & Plays (Books) #3,175 in Political Fiction (Books) #8,284 in Fiction Satire | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 27 Reviews | ## Images ![The Queue (New York Review Books Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811UDoZ6kcL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by F***D on January 28, 2016* Good read ### ⭐⭐⭐ Nice work, but other books by Vladimir Sorokin are ... *by S***C on January 15, 2015* Nice work, but other books by Vladimir Sorokin are much better or sophisticated. In this book Sorokin just started to develop his well-known style of writing that flourished in Day of the Oprichnik and Der Zuckerkreml. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reading this is exactly like listening in on someone else’s conversation *by L***Z on May 2, 2016* The whole book takes place in a line, waiting for unknown goods, in Moscow. The book is written entirely comprised of one-liners between the Soviet people waiting in line. Reading this is exactly like listening in on someone else’s conversation. As I read this I felt as though I was in line waiting to and listening to the conversation all around me. The Queue manages to give readers a view of the time and place. We are able to see a society interact and understand people’s emotions just by reading one-liners. Whether the conversation is between mother and son, neighbors, friends, strangers, or lovers I felt as though I learned a lot about these people through simple conversation. The reader never learns what they are standing in line for and it appears the people in the book don’t know either. It doesn’t seem to matter though, if there is a line people will stand in it. In Vladimir Sorokin’s afterward he says, “An era can be judged by street conversations.” and after reading his book I completely agree. Even though I didn’t know any of the character’s names or stories I felt I was able to understand Soviet Russia better. --- ## 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.ni/products/25900758-the-queue-new-york-review-books-classics](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/25900758-the-queue-new-york-review-books-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Nicaragua* *Store origin: NI* *Last updated: 2026-09-16*