Pathologies

Interesting Facts

• Zakhar Prilepin's «Pathologies» is based on the author's personal experience, having served in combat in Chechnya as part of the OMON.
• The novel depicts the daily lives of young soldiers, their internal struggles, and moral dilemmas faced in wartime conditions.
• The work received high praise from critics for its realistic depiction of war and the deep psychological portrayal of characters.
• «Pathologies» was one of the first books that brought Zakhar Prilepin widespread recognition and acclaim in literary circles.
• The book explores themes of the absurdity of war, human cruelty, and attempts to maintain humanity in extreme conditions.