Max Frei
Hardcover | Pages: 544 pages Rating: 4.19 | 3396 Users | 202 Reviews
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| Title | : | The Stranger (Лабиринты Ехо #1) |
| Author | : | Max Frei |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 544 pages |
| Published | : | April 2nd 2009 by Harry N. Abrams (first published 1996) |
| Categories | : | Fantasy. Fiction. Science Fiction. Humor. Magic. Cultural. Russia |
Narration Toward Books The Stranger (Лабиринты Ехо #1)
The millions-selling fantasy epic of the new Russian literary icon-a freeloading freebooter who finds a new home in a magical world
Max Frei's novels have been a literary sensation in Russia since their debut in 1996, and have swept the fantasy world over. Presented here in English for the first time, The Stranger will strike a chord with readers of all stripes. Part fantasy, part horror, part philosophy, part dark comedy, the writing is united by a sharp wit and a web of clues that will open up the imagination of every reader.
Max Frei was a twenty-something loser-a big sleeper (that is, during the day; at night he can't sleep a wink), a hardened smoker, and an uncomplicated glutton and loafer. But then he got lucky. He contacts a parallel world in his dreams, where magic is a daily practice. Once a social outcast, he's now known in his new world as the "unequalled Sir Max." He's a member of the Department of Absolute Order, formed by a species of enchanted secret agents; his job is to solve cases more extravagant and unreal than one could imagine-a journey that will take Max down the winding paths of this strange and unhinged universe.
Max Frei's novels have been a literary sensation in Russia since their debut in 1996, and have swept the fantasy world over. Presented here in English for the first time, The Stranger will strike a chord with readers of all stripes. Part fantasy, part horror, part philosophy, part dark comedy, the writing is united by a sharp wit and a web of clues that will open up the imagination of every reader.
Max Frei was a twenty-something loser-a big sleeper (that is, during the day; at night he can't sleep a wink), a hardened smoker, and an uncomplicated glutton and loafer. But then he got lucky. He contacts a parallel world in his dreams, where magic is a daily practice. Once a social outcast, he's now known in his new world as the "unequalled Sir Max." He's a member of the Department of Absolute Order, formed by a species of enchanted secret agents; his job is to solve cases more extravagant and unreal than one could imagine-a journey that will take Max down the winding paths of this strange and unhinged universe.
List Books As The Stranger (Лабиринты Ехо #1)
| Original Title: | Лабиринт |
| ISBN: | 1590200659 (ISBN13: 9781590200650) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Лабиринты Ехо #1, Мир Ехо и приключения Макса #1 |
Rating Containing Books The Stranger (Лабиринты Ехо #1)
Ratings: 4.19 From 3396 Users | 202 ReviewsWrite-Up Containing Books The Stranger (Лабиринты Ехо #1)
I read it in Russian (my native language) ... Believe me, in Russian it's really very funny and interesting book! " The Stranger" is just the first book in a series of " The Labyrinths Of Echo" But in series are 15 books! The eighth, ninth and tenth are my favorite .. But in English ... Sorry, but this is not such a good :( I hope that soon there will be more high-quality translation into English!But take my word for it, Max Frei is really good writer, but his books are very hard to translateRereading this book was a great experience. This is an unusual book. I understand this now more than when I was reading it back in 2007, I've read more books now and this one still stands out.The great thing about this book is that it submerges you in an emotional state of comfortable uncertainty you don't know what to expect but you know it's going to be pleasant and magical.I tried preparing for a tabletop role-playing game in the universe of this book, but it seems incredibly difficult, the
Thoroughly enjoyable, off-kilter, engaging nonsense. Lovely.
For all of the English speaking readers out there I would like to point out that the translation of this amazing book has gone beyond salvagable. Not only do parts of text seem to be missing but also other parts of text seemingly appear out of nowhere(!). Some jokes have gotten simply scrapped, literally scrapped, and at parts the characters react differently from in the book. e.g.: somebody scowling at a joke instead of laughing out loud [page 107(E), 126(R)]. This is only one example among
Review of this book are sharply divided between those who adore it and those who were deeply disappointed and felt it didn't live up to its billing as brilliant, hilarious, satirical, and philosophical. A third category of reviews deals with the problem of translation: some readers loved it in Russian but think the English translation is a flop, or that perhaps the book can't quite be translated. While I don't read Russian, I think my reaction has to fall into the third category.First off: no, I
Such a nice vacation for my brain
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