Summary of Soviet Milk
“Soviet Milk” is a novel that follows three generations of Latvian women as they try to live their lives and pursue their dreams in a Latvian society under Soviet control. It particularly tells the story of a Latvian woman in the 1980s who strives to follow her vocation as a doctor while facing constant threats of state persecution.
Reasons to read Soviet Milk
“Soviet Milk” by Latvian author Nora Ikstena is a short but poignant novel that explores the difficulties faced by individuals, particularly girls and women, in surviving within a repressive state system. It also delves into themes of family relations, motherhood, and self-determination. āSoviet Milkā is one of the most translated Latvian novels and is considered an instant classic of Latvian literature.
Setting: Riga (Latvia)
Book set in Latvia: Riga and the Latvian countryside
Original title: MÄtes piens
Year of publication: 2015
Nr of pages: 196
