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

3.4
based on 145 reviews

Moods

dark: 88%

challenging: 77%

mysterious: 77%

adventurous: 55%

tense: 55%

emotional: 44%

reflective: 33%

sad: 22%

funny: 11%

relaxing: 11%


Pace

37% of readers chose fast
37% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

85% of readers chose Plot
14% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

14% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
57% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

57% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

33% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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