Contemporary literature presents its readers with talented works. In the most popular books lists, you will find a variety of genres - thrillers, novels, science fiction and detective stories.
"And the echo flies through the mountains" - a book for both children and their parents
Afghan physician Khaled Hosseini's novel tells the story of two young children left alone with fate. Forced to part with their father, they must experience in their own skin what is devotion and betrayal, love and envy, loneliness and strong friendship. Although the action takes place in the belligerent Afghanistan, all political events are relegated to the background, revealing the delicate strings of the psychology of young heroes.
"Do not trust cats" - with humor in life
Despite the fact that the book belongs to the "light" genre of a melodramatic novel, it leaves behind a rather long aftertaste. The main heroine of Legardinier's work, Gilles, is windy, a little eccentric, but very optimistic. Despite the setbacks in her personal life, she does not stoop to the sacramental: “All men are the same!”, And is full of hopes of meeting her love. The novel is very easy to read, it is full of humor and funny author's digressions.
"Random vacancy" - a novelty from the famous storyteller
J. K. Rowling, who gave the world the sensational Harry Potter, has released a new book, already designed for an adult audience. There are no flying brooms, magic wands or talking animals in this novel. There is just a small provincial town where everyone knows each other. And the more terrible against this background looks the sudden death of a member of the city council. The novel covers many social, political, and psychological themes, earning Rowling deserved reading attention.
Random Vacancy sold 375,000 copies in a week.
"Age of Miracles" - an original look at the end of the world
This dystopian novel was written by Karen Thompson Walker. Despite the life-affirming title, there are practically no miracles in the book itself. But there is an unusual description of the end of the world - without volcanic eruptions, alien invasions or a meteorite impact. According to Walker, the Apocalypse may come due to the fact that the Earth will gradually slow down its course. Slower rotation will lead to changes in climate and animal behavior, gravity, and ocean tides. People will be defenseless in the face of solar radiation and powerful tsunamis, and astronauts will not be able to return to Earth. But the book reveals not only fantastic hypotheses, but also the psychology of heroes, a story of love, friendship and hope.
Karen Thompson Walker wrote her novel in the morning, before her main job, taking a few minutes for her hobby.
"Pretty Woman 13" - for fans of thrillers
The main character of the book Liz Coley is a 13-year-old schoolgirl. Like many teenage girls, she loves hanging out with friends and going on hikes. But one day, when she comes home, she discovers that she has been absent for 3 years. There are traces of violence on her body, and a child is crying in the cradle. The girl herself does not remember or does not want to remember what happened.
