10 non-trivial books you can read in one evening

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

The insane rhythm of modern life does not always leave time for reading voluminous books. In the hustle and bustle, you often forget about what was read the day before, and in order to immerse yourself in the topic, you have to re-read at least a few pages. Our review today features great books that can be read in just a few hours.

"They have something with their heads, these Russians", Anna-Lena Lauren

The Finnish journalist has worked in Russia for many years and was able to fully appreciate the uniqueness of Russian women. In Moscow and St. Petersburg, she observed their behavior, and then released a collection with a self-explanatory title. Many will be able to recognize in the heroines of small stories themselves or their acquaintances, to see from the outside what an amazing ability to be late everywhere looks like, which leads to the desire to obey men, and be surprised at how generous Russians are for grand gestures.

The Bookstore by Penelope Fitzgerald

Laconic and subtle style, fascinating plot and excellent mastery of the material made Penelope Fitzgerald one of the best English authors. Unfortunately, her name is little known to the Russian reader, but everyone has the opportunity to fill this gap. This is a story about how difficult it is to start everything from scratch in life, especially when others are determined to do everything to make the undertaking fail.

Nine Tales by J. D. Salinger

Each of the nine stories is a separate story, filled with deep meaning and some special beauty. These stories are considered by many readers to be the highest manifestation of the writer's genius. The book is able to completely change the outlook on life and makes it possible to evaluate not the heroes, but oneself from the outside. If you want to re-read it again, then the reader will have no less discoveries than during the first acquaintance with her.

"Where Our Tracks Lead", Mikhail Zhvanetsky

A collection of short stories and anecdotes about the author's youth, about his relationship with others and family, is unlikely to leave the reader indifferent. And if you remember that Mikhail Zhvanetsky was one of the brightest, talented and famous satirists, then you can understand: you will definitely not be bored while reading.

I'll Die For You by Francis Scott Fitzgerald

Readers were able to get acquainted with Fitzgerald's stories only 80 years after the writer himself left this mortal world. During the life of the author, not a single story included in the collection was published. Some of the stories were restored from drafts by the literary critic Anne Margaret Daniel, she also collected all the stories and prepared the book for publication.

Bitna, Under the Seoul Sky, Jean-Marie Gustave Leclezio

The story of the Seoul Scheherazade, as critics called this book, contains an incredible interweaving of real stories and fiction, ghosts of the subconscious and fantasies. A fascinating novel tells the story of a girl who came to Seoul to study and found a job with a woman who cannot leave her home. Bitna will tell her her stories, and at some point, it seems, she herself will get confused in a tangle, there were fairy tales.

Uwe's Second Life by Fredrik Backman

This book is filled with warmth and warmth, despite the fact that Uwe can rightfully receive the title of the most gloomy and grumpy person in the world. He believes that he is not surrounded by the smartest people. But, as it turned out, this not too benevolent hero has a very kind heart, and his acquaintance with new neighbors will lead to a completely unexpected result.

Brooklyn Folly by Paul Oster

A cozy and warm narration envelops the whole and, despite the rather large volume of the book, it is impossible to tear yourself away from the novel from the first to the last line. "Brooklyn Nonsense" may well take a place on the list of favorite books that you want to re-read over and over again.

"Morphine. Stories and Stories ", Mikhail Bulgakov

Serious and, probably, one of the most terrible works of the great author is "Morphine". Step by step Mikhail Bulgakov shows how craving for forbidden pleasures can change a person's fate. It is simply impossible to remain indifferent to this work.

"The holiday that is always with you", Ernest Hemingway

A person often underestimates the present, expecting that the future will be brighter and more successful, richer and happier. And only after the lapse of years you understand: that time was real happiness. Ernest Hemingway met him back then, in Paris, where his wife and son were nearby, where inspiration came unexpectedly and immersed him in the magical world of creativity. But it was not a rough draft of life, but life itself, happy, cheerful, bright.

Very often, the lack of free time makes you give up a cozy pastime with an interesting book. That is why in recent years audiobooks are gaining more and more popularity, allowing you to enjoy your favorite works without opening up from everyday affairs. When voiced by famous actors or professional readers, the works take on a special atmosphere.