Romanov Alexander Yurievich is a mysterious science fiction writer, from the biography of which it is only known that he lives in Perm and is fond of science fiction from the second grade. You can also notice that this representative of a new generation of electronic fiction has his own fans, they read it a lot, and some with obvious interest. Romanov’s books are so popular that publishers who are looking to make money are also evaluating them. Romanov’s work is concentrated around such genres as fantasy, science fiction, including scientific and humorous, alternative history, documentary prose, biography and memoirs.
His work can be appreciated by visiting the pages of the electronic journal "Samizdat". Alexander Yuryevich was also noticed on other resources of free creativity. For example, getting to know a writer can be started in the Readli library. Romanov’s most popular fantasy action movie about Napoleon and the adventurer Kotosaurus. Romanov’s books by Alexander Yuryevich can be divided into two cycles: “The Man with the Bag” and “The Landing of Popadants”, which included four works. Outside the series are three more books. The article will consider only a few works of the writer.
Hitmanism
This is a well-known technique of science fiction literature, used to unexpectedly move a key character into the past, a parallel world, another planet or the game world. Such a literary move can often be found in the works of Romanov. However, it should be noted that this technique is generally widely used in modern literature.
Bonaparte becomes a paratrooper
Adventure novel of 2013 "The Triumph of" Popadtsev. Become Bonaparte! " tells the story of the introduction of a fellow trader who captured the bridgehead in the distant nineteenth century to turn the tide of history. Only Napoleon Bonaparte as a genius in military affairs and a bright figure in the history of his century can be recruited to become a significant ally of the "progressors". In a war, only he can defeat the British Empire. In Paris, a reconnaissance group from the era of the latest technologies of the future discovers that Bonaparte’s physical shell is populated by another fellow for the sake of starting his game.
Readers' Opinion on Triumph
The novel turned out to be a “rehash” of previous stories, causing disapproval from readers. Deceived expectations and wasted money is what the book is associated with for those who are familiar with previous stories. But readers unfamiliar with the basis of the work appreciated the novel positively. The theme of genetics, touched upon in the novel, is not scientifically confirmed, therefore, the described origin of Napoleon is more like the writer's thoughts. This amateur approach provoked a negative reaction.
Scientific magic of knights
The fantastic novel of 2010 "While God sleeps" about Oleg Rostov, who found himself on the mysterious planet Pang, where witchcraft and esoteric teachings are combined with earthly science. The city of earthlings existed together with kings, knights, princesses, dragons and aliens, until it was erased from the canvas of history by an army of adjacent kingdoms. The ruthless confrontation between the two sides led to the use of incredibly powerful magic. It is believed that no survivors remained in this battle, so the details of the battle are unknown. An impenetrable Dome arose at the scene of the confrontation, which was surprising to everyone. Fifty years later, the first group of surviving earthlings appeared in these territories. Oleg Rostovtsev is a member of this group and captain of the special forces of the former army of the City of the Sun, once called the Panga Native Shining.
Reader Reaction
Some wrote that the novel has a lot of “water”, unnecessary refinements and reasoning, and the protagonist seems stupid. There were also positive ratings and the lack of questions and comments on the content. Readers' verdict: the novel is not bad, but needs to be finalized.
Magic machine
The 2007 fantasy novel “The Man with the Bag” about Vsevolod Garshin, trying to survive with the help of an unusual bag and a Kalashnikov assault rifle in the dense wilds of the vast forests of the kingdom of Ostrava. The king’s bride disappeared on these lands, flocks of werewolves roam the neighborhood, tormenting people, and political and esoteric intrigues intertwined with chivalrous ambitions. Vsevolod has to survive and find out who and for what purpose arranged all this.
What do readers say about The Man with a Bag? Basically, the novel is rated as not bad: a good ending, sustained style, but to someone it seemed unbearably long.
Other stories
Favorite historical hero of Romanov seems Napoleon Bonaparte, found in more than one work. A series of exciting adventures describes the life of a commander in a fantastic reality.
Often, the writer's stories are concentrated around fellow travelers trying to figure out the events of the world, where science and magic are woven together. Cadastre is a recurring reception by Romanov. Despite the relatively low popularity of the author, do not ignore him. Romanov Alexander Yurievich writes exciting fantastic adventures, not limited neither by time, nor space, nor by means. Romanov’s works can be great for lovers of history and science fiction. “Somewhere at Procyon” and “Dreams of Time” are no less interesting books for acquaintance.
So, the novel “Somewhere at Procyon” can be called patriotic. Romanov Alexander Yurievich sees the future of his country as brilliant and progressive. In some ways, the work remotely resembles the early Strugatsky, in the works of which the brave Soviet pilots conquered space.