Ľad by Vladimir Sorokin

273 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction science fiction challenging dark reflective slow-paced
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Description

Motiveless multiple murders in Moscow -- the victims distinguished only by the violence of their deaths -- as well as their blond hair and blue eyes.

Community Reviews Summary of 96 reviews

Moods

dark 85%
challenging 71%
mysterious 71%
adventurous 42%
tense 42%
emotional 28%
reflective 28%
relaxing 14%

Pace

fast 33%
slow 33%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 83% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

3.37

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