A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian

I came across this title and thought it was so odd that I had to get it. Then I read it and it seems like something very common. I did not read this expecting a funny novel. There may have been light hearted parts and it ends well. You will like it better if you don't expect it to be funny. More poignant, less funny.
The main character begins to re-evaluate herself and her family as she finds out all the things they wouldn't say in the process of removing their father's new bride. The characters are more sympathetic than I expected. The ending is happier than I expected as well. This is not my typical genre, but I'm glad I picked this one up.