Books
automatic translate"Heart of the Night" by Tatyana Korsakova, summary
A young woman, Elsa, along with her lover, doctor Nikita, and a group of companions, arrives at an outpost on the edge of the Siberian taiga, where she encounters terrifying childhood memories and the gamekeeper Arkhip Beloborodov, who many years ago shot her father right before her eyes.
"The Silver Cylinder" by Vlad Rayber, summary
Vlad Raiber’s science fiction story was published in 2016. It tells the story of the clash between a fictional reality and a person’s true memory. The work reveals the tragedy of choosing between a comfortable illusion and the terrifying truth of dying parallel worlds.
A summary of "The Silver Chair" by C.S. Lewis
"The Silver Chair" is a fantasy novel by C. S. Lewis, written in 1951 and published in 1953. It is the first novel in the series not to feature the Pevensie children.
"The Silver Coat of Arms" by Korney Chukovsky, summary
This book is an autobiographical story, written in 1938 and revised by the author in 1961. The narrative is based on the true events of the writer’s youth, when, due to the reactionary decree on "cook’s children," he was unfairly expelled from the fifth grade of an Odessa gymnasium.
"Little Sister from the Underworld" by Andrei Belyanin, summary
"Sister from the Underworld" is a humorous fantasy novel by Andrey Belyanin, published in 2001. The work intertwines elements of urban magic, a parody of Japanese animation, and ancient myths.
"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.
"The Creed of the Third Millennium" by Colleen McCullough, summary
This dystopian novel by an Australian author explores the anatomy of a state-created cult amidst an advancing ice age and demographic collapseThe plot hinges on a detailed psychological vivisection: humanity’s savior turns out to be the product of government analysts’ calculations, transforming the doctor’s personal traumas into a tool for controlling millions of dispossessed citizens.
"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.