The Storyteller
8 hrs. 57 min.
Language
Russian
Author
Georgy Zotov
Author
Georgy Zotov
Narrator
Valery Kukhareshin
Narrator
Valery Kukhareshin
Description
A stunning novel by the author of the sensational “Moscow” — “The Storyteller.” It’s an absolutely atypical novel by Zotov. There are no wild chases, no hard action, and no gripping detective plot. Elements of all the above are present—but only partly, not dominating everything else, as they did in “The Element of Blood” or, say, in “Apocalypse WELCOM.” In “The Storyteller,” they are merely seasoning, adding sharpness and spice to the dish.
The main component of the novel is undoubtedly the author’s philosophical reflections on life and values in modern society, which Zotov puts into the mouth of Death as he reads fairy tales to an incurably sick boy, Ilya.
“Storyteller” is a smart and subtle story that every reader experiences in their own way. Sentimental people may find it unexpectedly touching; more rational readers will see it as harsh and witty. The ending, as always with Zotov, will be utterly unpredictable—and will knock you right off your feet.
The main component of the novel is undoubtedly the author’s philosophical reflections on life and values in modern society, which Zotov puts into the mouth of Death as he reads fairy tales to an incurably sick boy, Ilya.
“Storyteller” is a smart and subtle story that every reader experiences in their own way. Sentimental people may find it unexpectedly touching; more rational readers will see it as harsh and witty. The ending, as always with Zotov, will be utterly unpredictable—and will knock you right off your feet.
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