Our Country Friends (USED)

A Used Copy of Our Country Friends – Gary Shteyngart's Brilliant Pandemic Novel of Friendship, Love, and Betrayal

Looking for a gently used copy of Gary Shteyngart’s acclaimed novel Our Country Friends? This New York Times notable book is a timely, emotionally layered story that captures the complexities of love, loss, and connection during a global crisis.

Set in March 2020, Our Country Friends brings together eight friends and frenemies in a secluded country house to ride out the pandemic. Over six months, secrets unravel, romances ignite, and long-held tensions boil over—resulting in a modern-day tale that echoes the depth and wit of Chekhovian drama, set against the backdrop of Upstate New York.

Featuring a diverse cast—a Russian American novelist, his psychiatrist wife, a K-pop-loving child, a tech mogul, a struggling writer, and a disruptive movie star—Shteyngart crafts a brilliant social satire filled with sharp humor, poignant insights, and unforgettable characters.

📚 Buy a used copy of Our Country Friends and discover why Gary Shteyngart is hailed as one of the most original voices in contemporary fiction. Perfect for fans of literary fiction, pandemic-era storytelling, and novels that make you laugh, cry, and reflect.