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Vita Nostra

Marina Dyachenko, Sergey Dyachenko
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Vita Nostra

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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Marina Dyachenko, Sergey Dyachenko

Vita Nostra

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

408

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ukraine • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.1

21,830 ratings

74%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

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Who Should Read Vita Nostra?

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.

4.1

21,830 ratings

74%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

408

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ukraine • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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