A new book by the favorite of the largest Russian literary awards of 2009–2010, Roman Sencin. A harsh realist in his style, yet at heart Sencin is an incurable romantic. His heroes sometimes find themselves in hopeless situations—like the brave rock climber from the novella “Absolute Solo,” who dies in the snows of the Himalayas hoping to be heard by at least one living soul. And even if there is no rescue, a personal feat remains undeniable: storm and assault—known since the times of Schiller and Byron—live in the hearts of Sencin’s characters. Trials harden them, sometimes costing them their lives, but they never change themselves. To imitate them is madness; to love them is to condemn yourself to suffering. But it is impossible not to admire them.
Contents:
Absolute Solo. Novella
Gavrilov
Daughter. Novella
A Person’s Friend… A Story from Tomorrow’s Noon
One Plus One