The Gloomy River

Style and Technique

The novel «The Gloomy River» by Vyacheslav Shishkov is written in a realistic style, with elements of an epic. The author uses rich and expressive language, filled with details and metaphors, which helps create vivid depictions of nature and daily life. Shishkov masterfully conveys dialects and speech patterns, adding authenticity to the characters and their surroundings. Literary techniques include the use of symbolism, especially in the image of the river, which embodies the fate and life path of the characters. The structure of the novel is linear, with a clear chronological development of events, allowing for a deep exploration of the characters' personalities and motivations. The author also uses retrospection and internal monologues to deepen the psychological portrait of the characters.