Factory Settings

- Literary debut of a Ural writer and metallurgical engineer! - An engaging story of a woman's journey in a "male" profession, narrated by herself. - "Before us is the first swallow of the revived genre – the industrial novel,... the story of a family of ordinary factory workers who love and appreciate their work, told from the perspective of a modern young girl" – Vera Bogdanova. Alexandra has known since childhood that working with metal is her calling. Sasha's favorite toys were "iron pieces" – parts that her parents brought from the Chebarkul Metallurgical Plant. Growing up, the protagonist decides to continue the family tradition. "Factory Settings" is a novel in stories about a young woman passionate about what is considered a "man's job." It is a vivid industrial autofiction and a coming-of-age story filled with childhood memories and genuine love for her craft. A love that she will have to fight for.

Author: Александра Ручьева

Printhouse: AST

Series: Rowan: New SOLUTIONS

Age restrictions: 16+

Year of publication: 2025

ISBN: 9785171761813

Number of pages: 288

Size: 198x126x27 mm

Cover type: твёрдая

Weight: 275 g

ID: 1714287

- Literary debut of a Ural writer and metallurgical engineer! - An engaging story of a woman's journey in a "male" profession, narrated by herself. - "Before us is the first swallow of the revived genre – the industrial novel, the story of a family of ordinary factory workers who love and appreciate their work, told from the perspective of a modern young girl" – Vera Bogdanova. Alexandra has known since childhood that working with metal is her calling. Sasha's favorite toys were "iron pieces" – parts that her parents brought from the Chebarkul Metallurgical Plant. Growing up, the protagonist decides to continue the family tradition. "Factory Settings" is a novel in stories about a young woman passionate about what is considered a "man's job." It is a vivid industrial autofiction and a coming-of-age story filled with childhood memories and genuine love for her craft. A love that she will have to fight for.

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