Song of the Shrike

10 hrs. 41 min.

Language Russian

Author Francis Kель

Narrator Pyotr Kovrizhnykh

From childhood, the father taught Gautier that everyone must know their place in this world. Purebloods rule. Half-bloods work. The low-born destroy. Jerome learned only one truth from early on: Purebloods celebrate. Half-bloods serve. The low-born suffer. Their worlds might never have crossed if not for Screeliell. The first book of the Young Adult cycle in the dark academy genre. The novel takes place in an alternative world very much like ours, where society is divided into three classes: purebloods, half-bloods, and the low-born. Problems of fathers and children, class inequality, friendship and love, reflections on Sergei Diaghilev and Alexander the Great, the search for oneself and the truth, imperial intrigues, and the spirit of revolution—this is “The Song of the Mockingbird.” The narration in the novel is conducted by two characters from different classes, which makes it possible to reveal the world more vividly, helps readers empathize with the heroes, and keeps you on edge. Book bloggers have praised the book: “Here before you is the quintessence of love for art, served up with dark academia seasoning and seasoned with a delightful language. The chemistry of the characters, the atmosphere, intrigues and manipulations—all intertwined in the story of forbidden friendship between Screeliell and Gautier. This book will catch you and devour you like a real mockingbird, leaving no chance to remain indifferent. You only had to learn to read to one day find this gem.” — Vlada @vlad.lena.dan “Get ready to dive into an alternative to our world, where blood purity plays the most important role and where there is an atmosphere of enlightenment, upheaval, and ideas. And together, it’s not the plot that creates the heroes, but rather the heroes who create the canvas of an incredible plot.” — Vit @ost_vitbooks

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