Leningrad Under Siege
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The shocking story of the three year siege of Leningrad, now known as St Petersburg.
Daniil Alexandrowitsch Granin Book order
January 1, 1919 – July 4, 2017
Daniil Granin was a prominent voice whose work explored the complexities of the Soviet system and the human spirit within it. His narratives often delved into the challenges faced by individuals navigating bureaucratic structures and the struggle to foster new ideas. Granin's background in engineering informed his precise prose and analytical approach to societal themes. His writing remains significant for its insightful commentary on the intersection of technology, bureaucracy, and personal integrity.
- 2019
- 2012
Khatyn
- 330 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Based on previously sealed war archives and rare witness records of the survivors, Khatyn is a heart wrenching story of the people who fought for their lives under the Nazi occupation during World War II. Through the prism of the retrospect perception as narrated by the novel's main character Flyora - a boy who matures during the war - author Ales Adamovich beholds genocide and horrific crimes against humanity. The former teen partisan goes back in time and remembers atrocities of 1943. The novel's pages become the stage where perished people come to life for one last time, get to say their last word, all at the backdrop of blood chilling cries of women and children being burned alive by a Nazi death squad that, accompanied by the Vlasov's unit, surges a Byelorussian village.
- 2003
The narrative explores the theme of air turbulence, presenting it as a captivating and perilous element that has the potential to create a gripping story. Through the lens of an airline pilot's suggestion, it delves into the dramatic and often terrifying experiences associated with flying, highlighting how this unpredictable phenomenon can serve as a backdrop for thrilling narratives. The book invites readers to consider the intersection of aviation and storytelling, revealing the darker side of air travel.