Books
automatic translate"Sister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka" (Russian folk tale), summary
This work is a classic example of Russian folklore, recorded in a collection by Alexander Nikolaevich Afanasyev in the mid-19th century.
A summary of "Sisters" by Alexei Tolstoy
The novel was written in 1922. The original version of the text was created during his years of exile, incorporating the author’s acute personal experiences with the recent change of eras and the collapse of the imperial foundations.
"Silhouettes" by Boris Polevoy, summary
Boris Polevoy’s memoir, "Silhouettes," written in 1973, conjures up images of the outstanding writers, journalists, artists, and scientists with whom fate brought him together.
"Strong as Death" by Guy de Maupassant, summary
The novel, published in 1889, tells the story of the tragic fading of passion, the struggles of approaching old age, and the loss of creative inspiration. The title alludes to a verse from Solomon’s Song of Songs about love as strong as death.
"Stronger Than the Wind 2: Freedom’s Horizon" by Lia Astrum, summary
"Stronger Than the Wind 2: Freedom’s Horizon" is a sequel to Lia Astrum’s first book, set in 2024. The narrative is divided between Emily and Maxwell, so the romance is constantly juxtaposed with internal monologues about guilt, memory, and pain.
"Stronger Than the Wind" by Leah Astrum, summary
This book is a contemporary dramatic novel set in 2023, written by Lia Astrum. The most notable feature of the narrative is its fractured chronology: events jump between the past in suburban Miami and the present in Chicago and Las Vegas.
"Stronger Than Fear" by Marc Levy, summary
"Stronger Than Fear" is a 2013 detective and political novel by French author Marc Lévy. This book is the second installment in a series of investigative stories by reporter Andrew Stillman, continuing the events of the 2012 novel "Going Back."
Arthur Hailey’s "Strong Medicine," Summary
The industrial novel was published in 1984. The writer returned to work after complex heart surgery, creating a detailed panorama of the North American pharmaceutical industry. The plot centers on the life of a woman who rose from a humble traveling agent to the head of a multinational corporation.
"Simon" by Narine Abgaryan, summary
Narine Abgaryan’s novel, published in 2020, revolves around the funeral of an elderly mason and well-known bon vivant in the provincial Armenian town of BerdThe plot revolves around the fates of the deceased man’s four former lovers and his widow, whose difficult life experiences find relief and warmth thanks to Simon’s sincere, masculine care and compassion.
Syndicate by Dina Rubina, summary
The novel was written in 2004. This book is a satirical comic about the absurdity of bureaucratic machinery and the spiritual quests of people living between two countries. The writer Dina leaves her native Jerusalem
"The Parsley Syndrome" by Dina Rubina, summary
This book, written in 2010, completes the acclaimed trilogy "People of the Air." The work deeply explores the creator’s fanatical devotion to his art. The author describes the puppeteer’s obsessive love for his wife.
"Blue Flame" by Alexey Pekhov, summary
"Blue Flame" is the second book in Alexey Pekhov’s epic fantasy series of the same name, published in 2015. The novel continues the story of three fugitives who set out to search for the legendary rebel mage Tion in a world torn apart by the Cataclysm, filled with living myths and dangerous magic.
A summary of Victor Pelevin’s "Blue Lantern"
"Blue Lantern" is a collection of short stories by Viktor Pelevin, published in 1991. It brought the author widespread acclaim and established him as one of the most original and significant writers of the post-Soviet period.
"System: The City Under the Dome" by Veniamin Kaverin, summary
This book is a dark dystopia. It was published in 2016. The plot unfolds in the high-tech city of Eden. The city is securely protected by a protective barrier from the deadly radiation wastelands.
"The Tale of Rama, Sita, and the Flying Monkey Hanuman" by Svyatoslav Sakharnov, summary
This literary retelling of the ancient Indian epic "Ramayana" by Soviet writer Svyatoslav Sakharnov is an adaptation of this monumental work for a general readershipThe text preserves the basic plot of the heroic narrative, removing the complex philosophical digressions of the original and focusing on the dynamic events, ethical dilemmas, and battle scenes.