Set within the seemingly mundane, turn-of-the-millenium realities of post-soviet Poland, this novel begins as the straightforward tale of Adam, an uptight historical scholar, and his happy-go-lucky new girlfriend, Joan, who gamely agrees to join him on a research trip to Krakow. But the story digs much deeper than that, and sets the reader up for a rare treat. A crime caper goes crazily awry, with romantic undertones that will satisfy the most cynical of souls. Told with vivid characterization, clever plot twists, and—best of all—sly humor worthy of a Coen brothers film, LITTLE FOLLIES will entertain you from start to finish. ( )