Day Watch

Historical Context and Significance

«Day Watch» by Sergei Lukyanenko is the second book in the Watch series, which continues to explore the world of the Others—people with special abilities divided into Light and Dark. The book deepens the conflict between these two factions, highlighting the complexity of moral choices and the relativity of good and evil. «Day Watch» had a significant impact on contemporary Russian fantasy, solidifying Lukyanenko's status as one of the leading authors in the genre. The book also contributed to the popularization of urban fantasy in Russia and beyond, and its film adaptation drew a wide audience to the literary source.