Many readers who love the work of Andrei Belyanin are familiar with the book “The Revolving City”. She can boast of a very unusual plot, replete with unexpected twists, interesting, memorable characters, as well as professional humor, which brought the writer great popularity.
Short story
The action of the book by Andrei Belyanin "Revolving City" takes place in the mid-nineteenth century in the vast steppes of Ukraine. It so happened that at the very beginning the main character - a Cossack and coronet Ilya Ilovaisky quarreled with a harmful old woman, whom he refused to give alms because of his own poverty.
However, she did not believe it, deciding that the guy was simply greedy and, disappointed, spittingly smacked at him. Yes, so cleverly that it hit right in the eye. Having wiped himself and having decided not to punish the grandmother who had survived from her mind, he went to carry out the order of his uncle - General Ilovaysky, famous in the battles. Well, in order to deliver an important message as soon as possible, I decided to steal the horse from his uncle - his pride, a real Arabian horse.
But I didn’t have to jump for a long time. Already in the forest, bordering the cemetery, Ilya lost consciousness from a strong blow to the head. He came to himself at the moment when two household ghouls, who went hunting in the middle of the day, tried to drag him, insensible, underground through a secret passage, which began in one of the abandoned graves. A brave Cossack and an experienced fighter easily indicated their place to the ghouls, but still got into the dungeon. So he met with the Revolving city - an underground settlement where sorcerers, ghouls, witches, demons and a variety of other evil spirits, which is rich in Russian land, live.
He could not even think that here he would find not only many deadly adventures, but also true friends, as well as his true love. Andrei Belyanin in “Revolving City” managed to masterfully wrap up the plot as usual, amazing even the most demanding readers.
Main characters
The main character of the book was Ilya Ilovaisky - a desperate, courageous, but very smart Cossack from a good family, very well-read, accustomed to act as calmly and calmly as possible even in the most dangerous situations. He often visits the Revolving city for various reasons, and almost every time he almost becomes a hearty dinner for local residents. Only dexterity, a sense of humor and the concomitant luck allow him to return from time to time from the underground city, inhabited by various representatives of evil spirits. Thanks to a spit in the eye from the witch, I got the opportunity to see their true faces through the spells and troubles induced by demons and ghouls.
Katerina is the lover of Ilovaisky, as well as the mysterious Mistress, who rules over the Revolving city because of the high fortified walls of the mansion. A guest from the future studying the local inhabitants. Uses special equipment instead of ordinary magic to induce a hassle that allows you to deceive for many months even the most sophisticated representatives of evil spirits. Beautiful herself, knows how to make the right decisions in moments of danger. He rules the Revolving City with an iron hand, although at the same time he remains a kind, sweet and affectionate girl.
Monya and Slam are ghouls who tried to drag off Ilya of Ilovaisky to have a nice dinner. However, after several unsuccessful attempts, they almost abandoned the assassination attempts, becoming true loyal friends, more than once saving the main character from death. At the same time they are ardent patriots, ready to lie down with their bones while protecting their native land. They make a mess of themselves to look like tall, handsome guys.
Minor Characters
Prokhor - one of the most colorful characters in the book "Revolving City" by Andrei Belyanin. An elderly Cossack with great combat experience. An old friend of Uncle Ilya Ilovaysky and his own batman. He takes care of the young guy as his own son, often risks his life saving him. He speaks exclusively in poetry, even in the most dangerous moments. Courageous, strong, has no education, but at the same time can not boast of the lack of ingenuity.
General Ilovaysky Twelfth is the uncle of the protagonist, the commander of the Cossack army, where he serves. Very quick-tempered, formidable in anger, but at the same time very quick-witted. He is often angry because of the many jokes that his nephew arranges, regularly orders to lash him with whips, but soon forgives.
Grandmother Frosya is an old humpbacked witch, from whom Ilya Ilovaisky’s adventures began. Has a harmful, squabble nature. Physically very strong - if necessary, it can carry an adult, strong man for several kilometers. It turns into a very beautiful, stately girl.
Father Gregory is a Georgian, the main clergyman in the Revolving city. A reliable friend of the protagonist, which does not prevent him from time to time making attempts to feast on him. It enjoys considerable authority in the underground city, therefore it often comes to the aid of Ilovaisky.
Sparkling humor
Like all the works of Andrei Belyanin, “Revolving City” is characterized by excellent humor. Unusual, extremely unexpected situations, colorful characters, funny phrases and dialogs - all this will make even the most picky and spoiled connoisseur of humorous fantasy laugh out loud.
Well, such humor is the hallmark of a popular writer, which brought him considerable fame, good circulation and the love of readers.
Maximum of positive
Surprisingly, the writer was once again able to create many pleasant, positive images. The lion's share of the characters in the book are cannibals, ghouls and evil witches. However, Belyanin knows how to show them from the best side, so that the reader involuntarily falls in love with them, sees only the positive sides.
Even the hellish dogs that protect the Mistress’s possessions from the penetration of ghouls, demons and other unpleasant inhabitants of the Revolving city turn out to be only affectionate animals that lack affection. So, the brave Ilya Ilovaisky quickly draws close to them, turning them into favorite pets.
Very few writers are able to create such a good book, filled with continuous positive. And this is exactly what many readers need in our difficult, troubled times.
Continuation of the series
Of course, such an interesting and unusual book simply could not be limited to just one adventure. Therefore, there is nothing strange in the fact that soon a whole series of “Revolving City” appeared, which became a trilogy. The first book, which gave the name of the series, was published in 2010.
A year later - in 2011 - the publisher released a sequel called "The Sorcerer for Breakfast", telling about the new adventures of the beloved Ilya Ilovaisky. Finally, after a short break, in 2013, the third, final part of the “Grab Ilovaysky” series was released. Readers learned from it how the fate of the hero was, and at the same time found out the secret of the origin of his beloved.
Conclusion
Now readers know more about the magnificent book “The Revolving City” by Andrei Belyanin, its main characters and a little about the plot. If you have not read it yet, be sure to spend a few evenings to get acquainted with the beautiful work and get the most positive.