It is difficult to imagine spring in Moscow without the traditional fair on Gostiny Dvor. This year, it will be held from April 9 to 12. Especially for the “Moscow Evening” author of the Telegram channel “I’m looking for a book about the end of the world.” Maria Stelmach talked about the six most interesting new book releases.
“Before the Earth Dry” by Fernando J. Muniz
about what
1845, Galicia. Andre de Castronavia, a young doctor of law, returns to his native land, full of hopes of meeting Iria, his aunt and the object of forbidden love. However, the estate is in danger: Don Isidro Ordaz, a merchant from Ponferrada, has seized the mines in de Castronavia’s lands. Money, power, love, and jealousy are intertwined in the struggle for control of the land. The main characters fight for their happiness and future until the last drop of blood.
Why it’s worth reading
An epic historical novel about forbidden love and the struggle for capital by a Spanish-language author. The book was a real success at the Frankfurt Book Fair. A film based on this novel will be made soon.
Who will like it?
For passionate fans of Spanish literature.
“Repentance” by Kristin Kowal
about what
Angie and David Shikhanov’s lives fall apart after a horrific murder in their home – 13-year-old Nora kills her 14-year-old brother, Niko. To justify their daughter, the Shikhanovs turn to lawyer Martine Dumont, the mother of Angie’s first love, for help. The couple must confront a past filled with guilt and unspoken feelings in order to protect their loved ones and find a path to forgiveness.
Why it’s worth reading
A psychological thriller film about the American judicial system. The book received many enthusiastic reviews from the foreign press, and author Kristin Koval was praised for her talented debut.
Who will like it?
For fans of psychological detective stories, where the focus is on the characters’ feelings, and not on “suspense” tricks.
“The Curse of the Dong Sisters” by Carolyn Huynh
about what
A curse has long fallen upon the Vietnamese Dung family: the women in their family give birth only to daughters, and each bears the burden of their mothers’ sins. Family actress Mai Nguyen did not communicate with her sisters for many years, and her daughters also cut her out of their lives. Out of desperation, Mai Nguyen goes to a fortune teller who tells the woman that her family will hold a funeral, a wedding, and the birth of a son for her family this year. Needless to say, all these events turn Duong’s life upside down…
Why it’s worth reading
A satirical and at the same time dramatic novel. In September 2022, the book became a best book according to Amazon.
Who will like it?
For those who love stories with strong female characters.
“Sakhalin Island”, Edward Verkin
about what
A wonderful post-apocalyptic novel that combines the spirit of Chekhov with elements of adventure. Against the backdrop of lost hope, a tender love story full of action and philosophical reflections unfolds.
Why it’s worth reading
Reissue of Edward Firkin’s cult novel with a new color design.
Who will like it?
Science fiction fans including Stanislaw Lem and the Strugatsky brothers.
“The Last Ferry to Zaboloty” by Nastassia Renzina
about what
In the northern village of Zaboloty, on the banks of the Sheksna River, the navigator Mikhail and his wife Ira live on the edge of hope. Mikhail loves the harsh nature of the area and the mysterious flooded church in Krokino, believing in a better future. Ira sees only degradation and poverty. Their destinies are intertwined in this tragic love story and the search for the meaning of life.
Why it’s worth reading
A new novel by the author of “Grandma Said to Sit Quiet.” A poignant story about the Russian North and the dying villages of the Vologda region.
Who will like it?
For fans of regional prose and those who love novels by contemporary Russian authors.
“Things That Were Undo,” Sergei Eisenstein
about what
“Things That Were Undo” is a unique work of Sergei Eisenstein, which finds a reader 90 years after its appearance. The book presents five unfinished film projects from 1930 to 1934, each of which could have become a masterpiece, but remained beyond the viewer’s reach.
Why it’s worth reading
The book is supplemented with material from the creative process, script developments, and comments by Naum Ikhilievich Kleiman. A new look at Eisenstein’s work, including his bold ideas and original approaches to cinema, which his contemporaries considered strange and dangerous.
Who will like it?
Film lovers and those who want to know more about Eisenstein’s works.
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