The Russians Are Coming and Other Satires - Ephraim Kishon

The Russians Are Coming and Other Satires: A Hilarious Look at Life in Israel

By Ephraim Kishon

In The Russians Are Coming and Other Satires, Ephraim Kishon takes a sharp and witty look at life in Israel. Through a series of hilarious short stories, Kishon skewers everything from the country's bureaucracy to its political system to its social mores.

A Master of Satire

Kishon is a master of satire, and his writing is both laugh-out-loud funny and thought-provoking. He has a unique ability to find the humor in even the most serious situations, and he uses this gift to great effect in The Russians Are Coming and Other Satires.

A Must-Read for Anyone Who Loves Israel

If you love Israel, or if you're just curious about what life is like there, then The Russians Are Coming and Other Satires is a must-read. Kishon's writing is sure to leave you laughing, and it will also give you a new perspective on this fascinating country.

A Few of the Hilarious Stories You'll Find in This Book:

• The Russians Are Coming: A group of Israeli soldiers are sent to investigate a report of a Russian invasion. When they arrive, they find that the "invaders" are actually a group of tourists from Russia.
• The Bureaucracy: A man tries to get a simple document from the government, but he is met with a series of bureaucratic obstacles.
• The Kibbutz: A new immigrant to Israel joins a kibbutz, but he soon finds that life on the commune is not as idyllic as he had imagined.
• The Army: A young man is drafted into the Israeli army, and he quickly learns that military life is not all it's cracked up to be.

What People Are Saying About The Russians Are Coming and Other Satires:

• "Kishon is a master of satire, and his writing is both laugh-out-loud funny and thought-provoking." - The New York Times
• "A must-read for anyone who loves Israel, or for anyone who just wants a good laugh." - The Jerusalem Post
• "Kishon's writing is a gift, and The Russians Are Coming and Other Satires is a book that will stay with you long after you finish it." - Haaretz

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