Anna's Ashes

Eduard Verkin is one of the bright modern Russian authors, a laureate of prestigious literary awards, a true successor to the traditions of Chekhov, Platonov, Lem, the Strugatsky brothers, Dick, and Bradbury. In 2012 Verkin’s novel “Friend—April” was included in the list of outstanding books in the world “White Ravens,” compiled by the Munich International Children’s Library. In his books, E. Verkin with unusual attention to details shows the formation of a person’s character, the way his heroes experience their first love, stubborn resistance to circumstances and “inevitable laws,” as well as the absurdity and fragile nature of life. He speaks to the reader in his own unique, recognizable language. “Anna’s Ashes” is a book for restless souls—for everyone tormented by questions, who think about choice and know that before a new world is born, the ashes of the old must settle. The novel won’t disappoint either the writer’s fans or readers discovering Verkin’s world for the first time.