10 best books of modern Russian prose

Prose in Russia has always been relevant. Today, it also does not lose its popularity. As a rule, it covers the real problems of modern society, points to flaws and shortcomings. The main directions are realism and postmodernism.

Modern prose is designed for a wide range of readers. The authors try to write in simple understandable language. A distinctive feature of today's books is the description of the existing reality with irony.

It is impossible to single out any one best book of Russian prose. Each reader has their own taste preferences. But, based on the number of positive reviews and reviews, we were able to identify several of the most sought-after and well-known works. Each has a deep meaning and its own idea of ​​truth. The authors of these books are popular in the modern Russian literary society. Their work has the maximum number of copies.

TOP - 10 best books of modern Russian prose

10 Moscow-bad

One of the best prose writers of our time is Alexei Shepelev. In 2013, he was awarded the Non-conformism Prize, and in 2014 he became a finalist for the A. Bely Prize. Writes concisely, without grace. The book "Moscow-bad" not like the other works of the author. It is designed for a wide range of readers and is a synthesis of several genres: essay, reportage, novel, written with expressive artistic skills.

The book is informative, interesting. In it, the author talks about his family and about life and work in Moscow. Shepelev managed to describe not just a biography. The narrative sounds like a life essay, touching on the most common problems of metropolitan life. It is interesting not only to modern readers. "Moscow-bad" will be relevant in 20 years.

9 Marimba!

The book is a collection of small stories about the life of the Moscow family. Mother and daughter get along perfectly, sincerely and warmly relate to each other. The first is a radical Muscovite with noble roots and good education, with knowledge of several languages. She devoted her whole life to raising a child, but she hopes very much that someday her loneliness will end.

The second is a clever, beautiful, excellent student. She visits museums and theaters, dances well and is fluent in English. On the background of the line of intra-family relations, images of teachers and neighbors appear. Not always pleasant. It pushes away some readers, but that’s the truth of life. As she grows up, her first love appears. These chapters are especially marked by prose lovers. The meaning of the book about the high life of the Moscow family is painfully familiar to many. Therefore, “Marimba!” Does not lose popularity in our days.

8 Honey paradise

Another representative of Russian prose is Valery Bochkov. In the book “Honey Paradise”, the author tells about the life of eighteen-year-old Sophia, who by the will of fate falls into the women's correctional colony. There the girl reflects on life, finds her demons and angels. From death it is separated only 27 steps (27 steps to the electric chair).

Against the background of an unfortunate fate, the author quite vividly describes the surrounding landscapes. Events unfold in the desert, but, all the same, Bychkov finds words to tell about the unusually beautiful nature. In fact, the book is a detective novel, turning at the end into a real thriller. He makes you think. In it, Russian psychology is interwoven with Hollywood cinema. Characters as living, some cause sympathy, others disgust. But anyone who picked up Honey Paradise will remain under the unimaginable impression.

7 Where there is no winter

Sabitova, one of the best Russian writers, who can competently say about difficult things. Her stories are always about the difficulties of life, about orphans, about their growing up, about the difficult relationships in the family. In the book, such emotions as sorrow and joy, compassion and admiration are ideally combined. Heroes look realistic.

Dina managed to uncover the tragedy of current events not only through the eyes of the main actors, but also showed feelings from the outside. Adding stories a little fiction, she included a doll in the narration of the brownie. Children, Pasha and Gul are forced to grow and grow up in an orphanage. The way they cope with difficulties and their experiences, does not leave indifferent any reader, regardless of age.

6 The writer

The famous author for the first time showed Russian literature that intellectual prose is available to a wide circle of readers in Russia. Every appearance of a new book is always an event. “Writer” enthusiastically met not only fans of Shishkin, but also critics. They unanimously agreed that the book was written in a magnificent style.

This story is about two lovers who write letters to each other. However, none of the letters is destined to be read, since the characters are in different time frames. To some, the plot may seem strange. This is at first glance. The prose writer raises quite serious spiritual issues. He writes so correctly and beautifully that he wants to finish reading the story to the end and live with their characters a difficult fate. Due to the high demand and positive reviews, the novel was awarded the "Big Book" and entered the ranking of the best.

5 The house in which ...

The book was published not so long ago, but has already managed to participate in contests and win the audience award. At the "Russian Prize" in the nomination "Large Prose" she won first place. The action takes place in a house on the outskirts of a forgotten city. There are children with mental disorders, children with disabilities, children who have lost contact with the outside world. They are good here, because no one pays attention to their personality disorders.

A striking story that captures from the first lines. Unthinkable secrets and clues to their clues. Mariam Petrosyan managed to tell all this with special mystery. Nowadays, the book has become especially popular. She participates in many ratings and occupies a leading position.

4 And the ball will return ...

Few modern prose writers write about friendship, especially female ones. Maria Metlitskaya is one of the few authors who covered this side of life. Therefore, her book "And the ball will return ..." is considered one of the best. This is a story about women who, in spite of everything, carried their friendship throughout their lives. So different from the outside, but so close from the inside.

Readers especially recommend this book to teens. Perhaps, she will save someone from rash acts. It is useful to read it and those who are faced with big problems in life. That is, all. Its plot is familiar to every girl or woman. Here and separation, and betrayal, and happiness, and the birth of children, and the loss of loved ones. The main truth that the author wants to convey - behind the black stripe always comes white. Here is what she writes at the end: "... and everyone will get their portions of happiness, good luck, joy and hope."

3 Aviator

Yevgeny Vodolazkin is known not only in modern Russia, but also abroad. After publication, his books immediately become sales hits. Appearing in 2016, Aviator became so popular that within a few months after the release, he gathered a crowd of fans. The main character, waking up in the hospital, realizes with horror that he does not remember anything. In his head there are only fragments of memories that he begins to write.

An aviator is not a profession, it is an image of a person who looks down on life, ponders over eternal questions, makes unexpected conclusions. About the book there are more positive reviews. Some of them note the slowness of the narration as advantages, others - a particularly reverent description of Petersburg, the third are familiar with the thoughts and feelings touched by the author. The Aviator, although written in the style of historical fiction, does not have excessive imagination. On the contrary, it is permeated with ethical dilemmas and the deepest inner world.

2 Draft

Sergey Lukyanenko is known to readers as a gifted fiction writer. However, this time he showed himself completely from the other side and acted as a psychologist. "Draft" became his calling card. The main character returns home as if nothing had happened, but no one will recognize him: neither the girlfriend, nor the dog, nor the parents. Even his usual place is occupied by a stranger.

Cyril is hysterical, but at that moment a letter falls in his hands indicating further actions. He understands what is between two lives. However, one is not easier than the other. Problems accumulate like a snowball, intertwining not just life cycles, but whole worlds. How to understand what happened? How to unravel the balls of lies and vices? Where is the truth, and where is the lie? In this and to understand the main character. Readers recommend “The Draft” to anyone who loves extraordinary and fascinating stories.

1 Dyhless. The Tale of the Unreal Man

One of the best works of modern prose is the book "Dyxless". Released recently, it has caused a real sensation in Russian literature. This is a story about the vices and flaws of our society, in particular, youth. Therefore, it quickly gained popularity and attention from readers, regardless of age. Sergey Minaev is the first prose writer to highlight the problem of pseudo-culture, the so-called glamor that has developed since 2000.

The book describes the story of a successful young man who does not know the money bills and burns his life "as he can." Over time, due to lack of satisfaction, interest in the beautiful life begins to disappear, and he thinks about its deep meaning. The author raises the problem of the place of man in society, his attitude. The novel is so interested in modern readers that eventually sold more than 1,000,000 copies.

Popular vote - which book of modern Russian prose you think is the best?
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Dyxless

Draft

Aviator

And the ball will return ...

The house in which ...

The writer

Where there is no winter

Honey paradise

Marimba!

Moscow-bad

Space and time

Numbers

Kys

Bury Me Behind the Baseboard

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