10 best books of modern Russian prose

Prose in Russia has always been relevant. Today, too, she does not lose her popularity. As a rule, it highlights the real problems of modern society, points to vices and shortcomings. The main directions are realism and postmodernism.

Modern prose is designed for a wide range of readers. The authors try to write in simple understandable language. A distinctive feature of today's books is the description of the existing reality with irony.

It is impossible to single out any one best book of Russian prose. Each reader has their own taste preferences. But, based on the number of positive reviews and reviews, we managed to identify some of the most popular and well-known works. Each carries a deep meaning and its own idea of ​​the truth. The authors of these books are popular in modern Russian literary society. Their works have the maximum number of circulations.

TOP - 10 best books of modern Russian prose

10 Moscow-bad

One of the best prose writers of our time is Alexey Shepelev. In 2013, he was awarded the Nonconformism Prize, and in 2014 he became a finalist for the A. Bely Prize. Writes concisely, without finesse. The book "Moscow-bad" not like other works of the author. It is designed for a wide range of readers and is a synthesis of several genres: essay, reportage, novel - written with expressive artistry.

The book is informative and interesting. In it, the author talks about his family and about life and work in Moscow. Shepelev managed to describe not just a biography. The narrative sounds like a life essay, touching on the most common problems of metropolitan life. It is of interest not only to modern readers. "Moscow-bad" will be relevant in 20 years.

9 Marimba!

The book is a collection of short stories about the life of a Moscow family. Mother and daughter get along well, sincerely and warmly relate to each other. The first is a native Muscovite with noble roots and a good education, with knowledge of several languages. She dedicated her whole life to raising a child, but she really hopes that someday her loneliness will end.

The second is smart, beautiful, excellent student. He visits museums and theaters, dances well and is fluent in English. Against the background of the line of intra-family relations, images of teachers and neighbors appear. Not always pleasant. This turns some readers off, but that's the truth of life. As they grow older, the daughter has a first love. These chapters are especially celebrated by prose lovers.The meaning of the book about the secular life of the Moscow family is painfully familiar to many. Therefore, "Marimba!" does not lose popularity today.

8 honey paradise

Another representative of Russian prose is Valery Bochkov. In the book "Honey Paradise", the author tells about the life of eighteen-year-old Sophia, who, by the will of fate, ends up in a women's correctional colony. There the girl reflects on life, finds her demons and angels. Only 27 steps separate her from death (27 steps to the electric chair).

Against the backdrop of an unfortunate fate, the author quite vividly describes the surrounding landscapes. Events unfold in the desert, but, anyway, Bychkov finds words to talk about the unusually beautiful nature. In fact, the book is a detective novel that turns into a real thriller at the end. He makes you think. In it, Russian psychology is intertwined with Hollywood cinema. The characters are alive, some are sympathetic, others disgust. But anyone who has picked up "Honey Paradise" will remain under an unimaginable impression.

7 Where there is no winter

Sabitova, one of the best Russian writers, who knows how to competently say about difficult things. Her stories are always about the difficulties of life, about orphans, about their growing up, about difficult relationships in the family. The book perfectly coexists with such emotions as sorrow and joy, compassion and admiration. The characters look realistic.

Dina managed to reveal the tragedy of the current events not only through the eyes of the main characters, but also showed feelings from the outside. Adding a bit of fantasy to the story, she included a brownie and a doll in the story.Children, Pasha and Gul are forced to grow up and grow up in an orphanage. The way they cope with difficulties and their experiences does not leave indifferent any reader, regardless of age.

6 Letterer

The famous author showed Russian literature for the first time that intellectual prose is accessible to a wide range of readers in Russia. Each appearance of a new book is always an event. "Pismovnik" was enthusiastically received not only by fans of Shishkin's work, but also by critics. They unanimously agreed that the book was written in a magnificent style.

This story is about two lovers who write letters to each other. However, none of the letters is destined to be read, as the characters are in different time periods. To some, the plot may seem strange. This is at first glance. The prose writer raises some rather serious spiritual questions. He writes so correctly and beautifully that you want to read the story to the end and live their difficult fate together with the characters. Due to the high demand and positive reviews, the novel won the Big Book award and entered the rating of the best.

5 The house where…

The book was published not so long ago, but has already managed to participate in competitions and win the audience award. At the "Russian Prize" in the nomination "Large Prose" she took first place. The action takes place in a house on the outskirts of a forgotten city. Children with mental disorders, children with disabilities, children who have lost contact with the outside world get there. They feel good here, because no one pays attention to their personality disorders.

An amazing story that captures from the first lines.Unthinkable mysteries and clues to their answers. Mariam Petrosyan managed to tell all this with special secrecy. The book has become very popular these days. She participates in many ratings and occupies a leading position.

4 And the ball will return...

Few modern prose writers write about friendship, especially about women. Maria Metlitskaya is one of the few authors who has covered this side of life. Therefore, her book "And the ball will return ..." is considered one of the best. This is a story about women who, no matter what, carried their friendship through their lives. So different on the outside, but so close on the inside.

Readers especially recommend this book to teenagers. Perhaps she will save someone from rash acts. It is also useful to read it for those who are faced with big problems in life. That is, everyone. Her story is familiar to every girl or woman. Here and separation, and betrayal, and happiness, and the birth of babies, and the loss of loved ones. The main truth that the author wants to convey is that the black stripe is always followed by the white one. Here is what she writes at the end: "... and everyone will receive their portions of happiness, good luck, joy and hope."

3 Aviator

Evgeny Vodolazkin is known not only in modern Russia, but also abroad. After publication, his books immediately become bestsellers. Appearing in 2016, The Aviator became so popular that within a few months after the release, he gathered a crowd of fans. The protagonist, waking up in the hospital, realizes with horror that he does not remember anything.Only fragments of memories remain in his head, which he begins to write down.

An aviator is not a profession, it is an image of a person who looks down on life, ponders eternal questions, and makes unexpected conclusions. There are more positive reviews about the book. Some note the unhurriedness of the narration as advantages, others - a particularly reverent description of St. Petersburg, others are familiar with the thoughts and feelings touched upon by the author. The Aviator, although written in the style of historical fiction, does not have excessive fantasy. On the contrary, it is permeated with ethical dilemmas and the deepest inner world.

2 Draft

Sergei Lukyanenko is known to readers as a gifted science fiction writer. However, this time he showed himself from a completely different side and acted as a psychologist. "Draft" became his hallmark. The protagonist returns home as if nothing had happened, but no one will recognize him: neither his girlfriend, nor the dog, nor his parents. Even his usual place is occupied by an outsider.

Cyril is hysterical, but at that moment a letter falls into his hands indicating further actions. He understands that he is between two lives. However, one is not easier than the other. Problems accumulate like a snowball, intertwining not just life cycles, but entire worlds. How to deal with what happened? How to unravel the tangles of lies and vices? Where is the truth and where is the lie? This is what the main character has to figure out. Readers recommend "Draft" to anyone who loves extraordinary and exciting stories.

1 Dyxless. Tale of a fake person

One of the best works of modern prose is the book "Dyxless". Released recently, it made a splash in Russian literature. This is a story about the vices and flaws of our society, in particular, youth. Therefore, she quickly gained popularity and attention from readers, regardless of age. Sergey Minaev is the first prose writer who highlighted the problem of pseudo-culture, the so-called glamor that has developed since 2000.

The book describes the story of a successful young man who does not know how to count money and burns his life "as best he can." Over time, due to lack of satisfaction, interest in a beautiful life begins to disappear, and he thinks about its deep meaning. The author raises the problem of a person's place in society, his attitude. The novel is so interested in modern readers that it eventually sold more than 1,000,000 copies.

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Draft

Aviator

And the ball will return...

The house where…

Letterer

Where there is no winter

honey paradise

Marimba!

Moscow-bad

Space and time

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kys

Bury Me Behind the Baseboard

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