19/09/2022
1. 10 amazing books about the interweaving of destinies
1. D. Mitchell "Cloud Atlas"
"Cloud Atlas" contains six stories, the main characters of which have something in common: a comet-shaped birthmark. For the rest, everyone has their own path, their own chances of dying or surviving. Each subsequent carrier of the birthmark knows about the predecessor, for example, by reading a diary or seeing a movie. A chain of accidents that connect people's lives, in which there is a place for betrayal and murder, but also for love, devotion, feat. As a result, the author's thoughts about good and evil, the future of mankind, the meaning of human life.
2. G.G. Marquez "One Hundred Years of Solitude"
The novel "These are the years of solitude" is a broad epic canvas based on a combination of historical reality with fabulous folk fiction. The novel reflects the history of Colombia and Latin America in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Having weaved the artistic fabric of the work from fairy tales, old traditions and legends, fables and parables and pushing the boundaries of the real to the boundaries of the fantastic, Garcia Márquez makes his own contribution to the formation of "magical realism".
3. A. Gratz "A story for Eliza"
Fate lovingly and carefully selects the actors for the future tragedy in Natasha's life, each of them will play a role. She almost perished in the traps set by fate, and only thanks to her strength of character and virtuous principles, Natasha was able to overcome all difficulties. Having changed, she found her true path and the meaning of life. But, who knows, maybe, according to the plan of fate, these trials should become a lesson not for her at all? ..
"A Story for Eliza" is a small book, which, nevertheless, touches on serious topics: about fate; about love and the meaning of life; about true friendship and betrayal; about death and loss; about principles and kindness - and not very serious: about children's and adult tricks; about interesting entertainment; and different characters. This is a book based on real events about the accidents of fate and how important it is to always remain human.
4. S. King "Dead Zone"
The collision on the ice turned out to be a concussion for John Smith. Since then, terrible visions began to haunt him: burning rubber and black ice. Now he sees a future that cannot be changed in any way. The curse of Cassandra, the predestination of being and attempts to use their new gift for good while it still brings continuous trouble. But the fate of the protagonist is already predetermined.
5. M. Zusak "I am a messenger"
Ed Kennedy's life, as they say, did not work out. An ordinary taxi driver, a weak card player and a completely useless heartthrob, he, perhaps, would have spent his life uselessly in a provincial town if, by chance, he had not committed a heroic deed by disrupting a bank robbery. This is where he had to become a messenger. Who chose him for this role and for what purpose? Ask what is simpler. However, the habit of going with the flow came in handy for Ed here too: he resignedly walks from house to house and brings benefit to someone and harm to someone - this is how the nameless and faceless force that chose him as its tool decides. Each completed mission leaves an indelible mark on his fate, but does it bring the solution of the mystery closer?
6. K. Ishiguro "Don't let me go"
Thirty-year-old Kathy reminisces about her childhood at the privileged Hailsham School, full of strange omissions, half-hearted revelations and hidden threats.
This is a novel-parable, this is a story of love, friendship and memory, this is the ultimate embodiment of the metaphor "to serve all life".
