Seventeen Moments of Spring

Style and Technique

Yulian Semyonov's «Seventeen Moments of Spring» features a realistic style, characterized by concise, precise, and deliberately restrained language. The author uses numerous documentary inserts, lending the work a particular authenticity. The book's structure is such that each chapter begins with the description of a specific moment—a key event that then unfolds into detailed narration. Literary techniques, such as unexpected plot twists and detailed character descriptions, allow the reader to immerse themselves deeply in the atmosphere of the era and the experiences of the main characters.