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"Battle Priest: The Mad Legion" by Alexey Alexandrov, summary
The novel was published in 2021 and became the second book in the "Battle Priest" series, written in the LitRPG styleIts action immediately takes on a larger scale than a typical adventure in a game world: the story opens after the First Contact War, when members of the Shank race are mastering human virtual reality capsules and want to study humans through the game.
A summary of "The War Priest" by Alexei Alexandrov
"The War Priest" is a LitRPG novel by Alexey Alexandrov, the first in a series of the same name about a man for whom gaming quickly ceases to be a pastime and becomes a way to regain true freedom.
The Big Book decided to appreciate the contribution of Joan Rowling to literature. Will she come to Russia?
MOSCOW. Joan Rowling may receive the special prize of the Big Book 2016.
"Brisbane" by Evgeny Vodolazkin, summary
This book tells the story of world-renowned guitarist Gleb Yanovsky, who is losing his ability to perform due to a serious illness. The novel was written in 2018. The narrative alternates between the successful artist’s present and memories of his search for his own path.
A summary of Dmitry Glukhovsky’s "The Future"
Written in 2013, the novel is a harsh social dystopia about an overpopulated 25th-century Europe, where science has granted people eternal youth at the cost of free childbearing.
A summary of Victor Pelevin’s "Batman Apollo"
This book is a 2013 philosophical and satirical novel, a direct continuation of the story of the young vampire Rama. The text describes in detail the mechanics of the afterlife and the hidden methods of controlling human society.
"4.50 from Paddington" by Agatha Christie, summary
Agatha Christie’s 1957 novel The 4.50 from Paddington is a classic detective story starring Miss MarpleThe story begins with Miss Marple’s friend accidentally witnessing a murder on a train, which sets off a chain of events that require the insight of an elderly lady detective to solve a complex case where there are no obvious clues or even the body of the victim.
"In the Marble Palace" by Grand Duke Gabriel Konstantinovich, summary
This memoir, first published in 1955, details the daily life, military service, and tragic fate of the Imperial House of Romanov. The author faithfully chronicles the events of his life in the Russian Empire, from his early childhood to his flight abroad from the Bolsheviks in the autumn of 1918.
"In Search of Treasure" by Asya Lavrinovich, summary
This book is a story about growing up, friendship, and first love between two completely different classmates, whose destinies accidentally intersect due to the challenges of school. The book was created in 2021.
"The Valencian Widow" by Lope de Vega, summary
This book is a classic Spanish comedy of intrigue, written in 1595. The playwright masterfully explores the theme of anonymous passion, forcing the noble heroine to hide her face from her lover and build their relationship exclusively in the dark.
Introduction to Philosophy by Giovanni Gentile, summary
This book is a fundamental philosophical work by the eminent Italian thinker, composed of articles from the 1920s and 1930s. The text provides a detailed justification for the doctrine of "actual idealism," which reduces any possible reality to a pure, evolving act of human thought.
“Up the stairs leading down” is with us again. Hi teacher!
MOSCOW. A new edition of the famous Bel Kaufman novel without cuts has been released.
Air Force Ukraine Announces Winners of the Book of the Year 2014 Award
KIEV. According to the results of two qualifying rounds in the nomination "Children’s Book of the Year 2014" won the book by Yekaterina Shtanko "Dragons, go!"
A summary of Mikhail Bulgakov’s "The Great Chancellor"
This book is an early, rough draft of the famous novel "The Master and Margarita," which the author worked on from 1928 to 1934. The text is remarkable for its vivid depiction of the formation of the familiar plot.
Aldous Huxley’s "The Perennial Philosophy," Summary
This book is a comprehensive anthology of mystical teachings from the West and East, united by an extensive authorial commentary. Written in 1945, Aldous Huxley collected the sayings of Sufi poets, Catholic saints, Hindu sages, and Taoist masters to reveal a single spiritual foundation for all world religions.