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Synopsis
Imagines a New Russia of the near future that is ruled by a reconstituted nobility and which blends draconian codes with modern technology while locking down Western borders, a region in which a twenty-years-older Vladimir Putin has appropriated all freeenterprise.
Day of the Oprichnik: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This is an extremely dark satirical dystopia with graphic violence, sexual content, and disturbing themes of state brutality. The protagonist is part of an elite security force committing atrocities in a future authoritarian Russia.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, explicit sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include sexual assault, torture, graphic violence, and murder (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers interested in challenging political dystopias exploring totalitarianism and power will find this a disturbing thought experiment.