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The Cursed and Killed

rus. Прокляты и убиты · 1995
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Interesting Facts

  • The book describes the events of World War II from the perspective of ordinary soldiers, making it particularly realistic and emotionally rich.
  • The work is distinguished by deep psychological insight and detailed depiction of the inner world of the characters, their experiences, and reflections.
  • The author uses numerous dialectal and colloquial expressions, giving the text a special authenticity and liveliness.
  • The book raises important questions about the meaning of war, human life and death, as well as the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by people in war.
  • The work is part of a duology, followed by the novel «The Sad Detective».
The Cursed and Killed
Date of publication: 22 July 2024
Last updated: 30 June 2025
———Original titlerus. Прокляты и убиты · 1995