Book Reviews 2024, March

"American Psycho": reviews of critics and readers about the book

"American Psycho": reviews of critics and readers about the book

Reviews about the book "American Psycho" are mixed - it's a fact. Someone really liked the thrash impregnated with peculiar humor, and someone feels disgust when touching the pages of the book. But readers are similar in one thing - both of them have read American Psycho to the end. In an absolutely inconceivable way, a disgusting and completely sick psychopath attracts. Indeed, I want to read the book further in order to understand and answer one question: “Why?”

Yulia Trunina: a talented fantasy writer

Yulia Trunina: a talented fantasy writer

Young talented writer Yulia Trunina has published two popular books and two more can be read on the Samizdat page. At this, her work was interrupted, but despite this, those who fell in love with her witty books with a famously twisted plot do not leave hope to read the continuation of the adventures of the main character, magician Ilia Latskaya

Cecil Scott Forester: biography and creativity

Cecil Scott Forester: biography and creativity

Cecil Scott Forester became known to a wide range of readers after a series of books about midshipman Hornblower. But his pen belongs not only to the fascinating saga of the adventures of the young Horatio. Cecil Scott wrote several historical books, maritime stories and fascinating detective stories, one of which was published 44 years after the writer's death

Oleg Sinitsyn: biography and creativity

Oleg Sinitsyn: biography and creativity

Oleg Sinitsyn is the author of adventure novels in which fantasy is intertwined with reality. His books are riddled with ancient legends, mysteries and miracles. The heroes of his works do not seek adventure - adventure finds them

Historical Fiction Book Selection

Historical Fiction Book Selection

Books with historical fiction gained popularity not so long ago. This genre is also called alternative. In addition, some readers have described such books as military history fiction. Next, you will learn a brief history and description, as well as a selection of good works in this genre

Janusz Przymanowski: biography and creativity

Janusz Przymanowski: biography and creativity

Pshimanovsky is one of those writers on whose works a whole generation was brought up. Today, few people remember his name. But about thirty years ago, this surname was known far beyond the borders of Poland, thanks to a film based on the novel by Janusz Przymanowski “Four Tankmen and a Dog”

Yury Koval's story "Scarlet": a summary of the work

Yury Koval's story "Scarlet": a summary of the work

Yuri Koval is a famous children's writer. Many films have been shot based on his works, including the story "Scarlet", which tells about the true friendship between a man and a dog. This story has become one of the most beloved not only for kids, but also for adults

The best books of Pavel Florensky

The best books of Pavel Florensky

The books of Pavel Florensky had a great influence on many Orthodox Christians. This is a well-known Russian theologian, priest, religious philosopher, poet and scientist. His main works are "The Pillar and Ground of Truth", "At the Watersheds of Thought"

Combat fantasy: the best books of domestic and foreign authors

Combat fantasy: the best books of domestic and foreign authors

The article will tell you about the best books of combat fiction. Analyzed the opinion of readers, popularity in general, reviews and reviews. The features, key characters, setting, as well as the availability and reputation of the author are given. Made a selection

Romain Rolland, "Jean-Christophe": review, summary, features and reviews

Romain Rolland, "Jean-Christophe": review, summary, features and reviews

The most significant work of Romain Rolland - "Jean-Christophe". The writer worked on it for eight years. The idea to create a "musical novel" was born in the late 90s. According to the author, he did not want to "analyze", but to evoke a feeling in the reader like music. This desire determined the genre specifics of the work

Sergey Lukyanenko: bibliography and list of all books

Sergey Lukyanenko: bibliography and list of all books

The bibliography of Sergei Lukyaneno is very extensive. This is one of the most popular modern science fiction writers. He has dozens of novels and collections of short stories to his credit. First of all, the books "Night Watch" and "Day Watch" brought him fame, which were filmed by Timur Bekmambetov, becoming truly cult

American educator Dale Carnegie - quotes, creativity and reviews

American educator Dale Carnegie - quotes, creativity and reviews

The name of Dale Carnegie is known to everyone. Writer and teacher, psychologist and lecturer, outstanding speaker. He did not discover anything new, but he managed to collect and summarize the scientific works of many great psychologists and develop an effective system for teaching people the main principles of success in life. We offer you an overview of the work of Dale Carnegie, whose quotes and aphorisms will give answers to many important questions

Polevoi Nikolai Alekseevich: biography, works

Polevoi Nikolai Alekseevich: biography, works

Nikolai Alekseevich Polevoy is a Russian writer and playwright. He was also known as a literary critic, journalist, translator and, of course, a historian. He was one of the ideologists of the "third estate". He was the brother of the critic Xenophon Polevoy and the writer Ekaterina Avdeeva, the father of the Soviet writer Pyotr Polevoy

Soviet teacher Anton Makarenko - quotes, creativity and biography

Soviet teacher Anton Makarenko - quotes, creativity and biography

Anton Semenovich Makarenko is one of the outstanding teachers who influenced the formation of pedagogical thought in the 20th century. At the heart of his educational system is a respectful attitude towards children, raising them in an atmosphere of love and trust. All his pedagogical views were reflected in his literary works

The best historical books about the Middle Ages: list and review

The best historical books about the Middle Ages: list and review

Many authors of novels turn their attention to the Middle Ages and build on it when creating their masterpieces. The most popular and exciting books about this historical period are written in the article

5 best books about Steve Jobs

5 best books about Steve Jobs

The man who changed the world. Genius with a difficult character. The best speaker in the world. This is what relatives and friends say about Steve Jobs, who until the last were next to the legend. What was he like and what helped him to become what he became? The article provides an overview of 5 books that reveal the secrets of the success of the founder of Apple

American astrologer Max Handel - biography, books and interesting facts

American astrologer Max Handel - biography, books and interesting facts

Max Handel is a famous American astrologer, occultist who claims to be a clairvoyant, mystic and esotericist. In the USA, he is considered one of the founders of modern astrology, an outstanding Christian mystic. In 1909, he founded the Rosicrucian Brotherhood, which became one of the key forces in the formation, dissemination and development of astrology in the United States

Best Beauty Books Reviewed

Best Beauty Books Reviewed

How can a woman always stay on top? Everything matters: well-groomed hair, a toned figure, the right choice of outfits and makeup, a blooming and he althy skin. Today we have prepared for you a selection of the best beauty books that will allow you to learn how to properly care for yourself

Author Danilevsky Grigory Petrovich: biography, list of books and reviews

Author Danilevsky Grigory Petrovich: biography, list of books and reviews

Grigory Petrovich Danilevsky is a well-known domestic writer. Popularity came to him thanks to novels dedicated to Russian history of the XVIII-XIX centuries. Since 1881, as editor-in-chief, he headed the journal "Governmental Bulletin", had the rank of Privy Councilor

"Metro 2033": a summary of the chapters of the book

"Metro 2033": a summary of the chapters of the book

Maybe someone just decided to refresh their memory, maybe someone after a long enough break decided to read the sequel - "Metro 2004" and "Metro 2005", but there is no time to re-read the previous book, for them we we publish the summary of "Metro 2003". Only the backbone will be published here, the main squeeze of the storyline that revolves around the main character

Arthur Hailey's "Airport": summary, reviews, reader reviews

Arthur Hailey's "Airport": summary, reviews, reader reviews

Writer Arthur Haley was a true innovator who created a number of works in the production novel genre. Based on the book "Hotel" in 1965, the series was filmed, in 1978 "Reloaded", the film of the same name based on the book by Arthur Haley "Airport" was released in 1970. His works have been translated into 38 languages, with a total circulation of 170 million. At the same time, Arthur Hailey was disarmingly modest, he refused literary merit, and said that he had enough attention from readers

The most famous women writers. Overview, history and interesting facts

The most famous women writers. Overview, history and interesting facts

There have always been strong women in literature. One can recall Shikiba Murasaki, who worked at the turn of the 9th and 10th centuries in Japan, or Arteia from Kyrenia, who wrote about 40 books in the first century BC. e. And if you think about the fact that women have long been denied the opportunity to receive an education, then the heroines of past centuries are admirable. They were able to defend their right to creativity in the male world

Neil Walsh: biography, photos and interesting facts

Neil Walsh: biography, photos and interesting facts

Neil Donald Walsh started writing books after having a mystical experience. The very first work called "Conversations with God" became a bestseller. World fame, recognition, success came to the author

Fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm "Sweet porridge"

Fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm "Sweet porridge"

One of the many fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm - "Sweet Porridge". This is a fairy tale about kindness and justice, about honesty and sincerity. The fairy tale "Sweet porridge" teaches everyone to be clean, like children. Mutual assistance, mutual support must overcome greed and become the first step in modern life values. We want a sweet life, like sweet porridge, we will be pure in soul, like children

Peter's publishing houses: names and facts

Peter's publishing houses: names and facts

Each city has its own small printing houses and full-fledged publishing houses. There are a large number of such publishing houses in St. Petersburg, and many of them are known throughout the country and even abroad, because they print books in thousands of copies that are sold in bookstores in different parts of Russia, Europe and Asia

Documentary literature: list of books, genres and features, reader reviews

Documentary literature: list of books, genres and features, reader reviews

Documentary literature, its differences and similarities with fiction books. How can non-fiction be more useful and interesting than other books. The most popular genres and in-demand books read everywhere

Tatiana G. Wiesel: "Fundamentals of Neuropsychology"

Tatiana G. Wiesel: "Fundamentals of Neuropsychology"

One of the fundamental features of the development of modern fundamental research about man is the development of areas at the intersection of sciences that were once considered incompatible. The book by Tatyana Grigoryevna Wiesel "Fundamentals of Neuropsychology" is devoted to the basic concepts of science, equally related to neurology and psychology

Andrey Belyanin is the author of the book "Aargh in the elf house". Aargh Trilogy

Andrey Belyanin is the author of the book "Aargh in the elf house". Aargh Trilogy

Fantasy is fairy tales for adults who want to feel like children again. And humorous fantasy is a story for those who especially lack joy and kindness in everyday life. Andrey Belyanin, the author of the book "Aargh in the elf house", is just a great specialist in writing funny, interesting and a little sad fairy tales

Best fantasy books for teens: list and review

Best fantasy books for teens: list and review

Teen fantasy books are quite popular among young people because of the interesting stories the authors create. You can learn about the best works in this direction from this material

KNRTU-KAI named after A.N. Tupolev: useful information for applicants

KNRTU-KAI named after A.N. Tupolev: useful information for applicants

For graduates and their parents, it's time to choose a future profession and the process of entering a higher educational institution is a truly exciting and incredibly crucial moment. For those who one way or another decided to connect their lives with aviation, KNRTU-KAI named after A.N. Tupolev provides the broadest opportunities for the realization of your dreams

"TITIKAKA" - exhibition in St. Petersburg. Reviews about the museum

"TITIKAKA" - exhibition in St. Petersburg. Reviews about the museum

Everyone remembers the lines from A.S. Pushkin: "Oh, how many wonderful discoveries are prepared for us by enlightenment spirit, and experience, the son of difficult mistakes, and genius, paradoxes friend …" These lines can be attributed to the exhibits of the Museum of Records and Facts "TITICAKA" in St. Petersburg

Analysis and summary of Dürrenmatt's "Visit of the Old Lady"

Analysis and summary of Dürrenmatt's "Visit of the Old Lady"

Biography of the famous publicist and playwright Friedrich Dürrenmatt. Summary and retelling of the play "The Visit of the Old Lady"

The story of I. S. Turgenev "Kasian with a beautiful sword". Summary and analysis of the work

The story of I. S. Turgenev "Kasian with a beautiful sword". Summary and analysis of the work

The collection of I. S. Turgenev "Notes of a Hunter" is called the pearl of world literature. As A. N. Benois rightly noted: “This is, in its own way, a sad, but deeply exciting and complete encyclopedia about Russian life, Russian land, Russian people.” This is especially evident in the story "Kasyan with a Beautiful Sword". Summary of the work in this article

Summary of "The Little Match Girl": Hans Andersen's Christmas Tale

Summary of "The Little Match Girl": Hans Andersen's Christmas Tale

The fairy tale "The Little Match Girl", a summary of which will be presented below, has become one of the most touching stories of Hans Andersen. A Christmas story that does not have a happy ending can teach every reader to appreciate what you have and look at the world with an extremely real look

The story of Ekaterina Murashova "Correction Class": a summary and the main idea of the work

The story of Ekaterina Murashova "Correction Class": a summary and the main idea of the work

Psychologist and author of books for teenagers Ekaterina Murashova writes on the most difficult topics. She speaks piercingly, frankly, sometimes cruelly, but always sincerely about today's realities. One of these was the story of Katerina Murashova "Correction Class". Summary of the work - in this article

Analysis and summary of "Sister Carrie" by Theodore Dreiser

Analysis and summary of "Sister Carrie" by Theodore Dreiser

The time described in the novel is the end of the 19th century. It takes place in America. The main character is Caroline Meiber, an eighteen-year-old girl whom everyone in the household called Sister Kerry

Soloukhin "The Avenger": a summary of the story

Soloukhin "The Avenger": a summary of the story

Soloukhin's story "The Avenger", a summary (for the reader's diary) of which we are considering, tells about two schoolchildren. At first glance, this is just a children's story, but how instructive it is

All works by Dumas: list

All works by Dumas: list

The authors of Dumas - father and son - left a great legacy for humanity in the form of their immortal works

Wimmelbuch: what is it, description, features and types

Wimmelbuch: what is it, description, features and types

Everyone who has children must have heard this unusual word for the Russian ear - Wimmelbuch. But not everyone knows what it is, and at the same time they are usually quite expensive. If you purchase them and use them incorrectly, you will get the impression that this is money thrown to the wind. But if you take "reading" seriously, you can become their next fan

Nabokov's novel "Lolita"

Nabokov's novel "Lolita"

Today, the work of Vladimir Nabokov is perceived as a classic of world literature. Many of his works have been filmed and do not leave the theater stages of the world. It is hard to believe that the writer was not known in his homeland for a long time. In America, after the publication of Nabokov's "Lolita", he gained notoriety as the author of a "pornographic" novel