Gypsum trumpeter. Polyakov Yu.M.

The novel of the classic of domestic literature Yuri Polyakov “Gypsum trumpeter” is one of the most large -scale and mysterious phenomena of the Russian prose of the new century. The author himself called his composition “ironic epic” or “free novel”, composed not only from the turns of a complex, branched, to a certain extent of a detective plot, but also from many inserting short stories, stories, causing a distinct association with the famous “Decameron”. Like the creation of a great Italian, a “gypsum trumpeter” can be read from any page, enjoying the unique skill of Yuri Polyakov, awarded a large golden Bunin medal. You will appreciate the honored style of the author, pay tribute to bright, sudden metaphors and aphorisms attributed to the semi-human Saint-Jon Persian. You can agree or argue with the acute political views and assessments of the writer, laugh at the comical situations in which the heroes of the novel fall, to imbue with a subtle irony piercing the whole book. A special place in the novel is occupied by a “carnal theme” recognized as a critic of one of the peaks of Russian erotic prose.

“gypsum trumpeter” is a real reading, with a smile on the lips and a constant issue: “And what's next?” If you will limit yourself with one chapter by an effort of will per day - then 133 days of your life will be excitingly interesting!