Vita Nostra
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
408
Novel • Fiction
Ukraine • Contemporary
2018
Adult
18+ years
Vita Nostra by Marina and Sergey Dyachenko follows a young person named Sasha Samokhina who is thrust into an eerie academic world after mysterious encounters. Sasha navigates intense and often bizarre challenges at a strange institute that transforms the perceptions and realities of its students, ultimately testing the boundaries of human experience and comprehension.
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Challenging
Fantastical
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Vita Nostra captivates with its unique blend of dark fantasy and philosophical depth, delivering an intellectually challenging experience. Readers praise its originality and psychological intricacy. However, some criticize its ambiguous plot progression and complex narrative as potentially disorienting. Overall, it's a thought-provoking and unsettling read.
Readers who enjoy Vita Nostra are typically drawn to dark, philosophical fantasy with a psychological twist. Fans of The Magicians by Lev Grossman and Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman would appreciate its complex characters and surreal, thought-provoking narrative. It’s ideal for those who seek a blend of magic realism and existential themes.
21,830 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
408
Novel • Fiction
Ukraine • Contemporary
2018
Adult
18+ years
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