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Synopsis
In the year 2017 in Russia--exactly 100 years after the revolution--poets and writers are obsolete, class distinctions are painfully sharp, and spirits intervene in the lives of humans from their home high in the mythical Riphean Mountains.
Is 2017 appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This literary fantasy explores class divisions and cultural decay in an alternate 2017 Russia where spirits from mythology interact with humans. Content is thoughtful and literary rather than action-driven, with mild mature themes suitable for older teens and adults.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include class struggle.
Who'll love this
Readers interested in mythology, literary fiction, and stories about how culture and art survive in changing societies will find this thought-provoking.