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Bestseller: The first print run of 50,000 copies sold in one month after publication
Prizes & Awards:
PROSE OF THE YEAR - 2005
Synopsys
The awesome might of a mountain river, gruesome mysteries of a religious sect, the gold treasure of a tsar-impostor—in the new literary historical thriller from the national bestselling author of THE HEART OF THE TAIGA, Alexei Ivanov.
In his literary tour de force, Alexei Ivanov masterfully combines a riveting suspense story, the carefully recreated atmosphere of an epoch, and rich, bouncing, vibrant language. This is a treat for both demanding aesthetes and lovers of blockbusters.
The Ural Mountains at the end of the 18th century are a source of iron, minerals and revolts. Only during the spring flood tide can you raft the mined goods to the capital, as well as reach the secret hoards of hidden treasures of the rebels.
Ostashka’s father, Perekhod, was the best rafter in the Urals, though he refused to join the powerful religious sect secretly controlling business on the mountain rivers. When Perekhod’s barge sinks and the rafter’s body is never recovered, few doubt that Perekhod has escaped with Pugachev’s gold. He is the only one, together with four bandits, the Gusev brothers, who knows the secret of the treasure of the tsar-impostor. Ostashka will do anything to rescue his father’s good name. He will find the gold. And nothing—not the powerful sect, the rafter-competitors, or the fugitive Gusev brothers—will stand in Ostashka’s way to the truth.
Praise for the novel:
“Ivanov wrote a poem – a lyrical poem, with a rich metaphysical subtext. Everything in GOLD OF REVOLT that stems from the traditional novel – a strong plot with the search of treasures, erotic episodes, narrative shifts and turns, delusions – frustrates the reading in the same way as turns of a mountain river make rafting difficult. The novel grows out of this primitive shell, out of the rough skin of a “read.” - Dmitry Bykov
“An enchanting story. The plot is solid, gritty, and even brutal at times.” - Knizhnoe Obozrenie
“Ivanov is the gold reserve of Russian literature. DOWN THE RIVER OF GORGES is a national epic of the scope of WAR AND PEACE and QUIET FLOWS THE DON, yet made in a Hollywood matrix.” - Lev Danilkin, Afisha
“Discovery of the year.” - MK
“Alexei Ivanov is the most widely discussed Russian author. In GOLD OF REVOLT Ivanov has gained much in professionalism, evidently aiming at the title of the most promising author.” - Gazeta.ru
“Ivanov puts you in the world where you feel as a foreigner. Yet, this world of the mighty mountain river […] is strikingly enchanting.” - TimeOut
“This is Russia that we hardly know.” - Moskovskie Novosti
“Ivanov’ writing captivates notwithstanding the language profusion. This is not a miracle – this is the work of a new master.” - Rossiiskaia Gazeta
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