Sergey Tarmashev’s book “Heritage” causes controversy among contemporaries, as it raises serious issues related to genetically modified organisms (GMOs). As you know, the use of GMOs has become a definite trend in recent decades. No one wants to heed the warnings of individual scientists about the dangers of using these organisms in food. “Heritage” and other books by Tarmashev show people possible options for the development of mankind in the context of the use of GMOs.
Briefly about the author
Sergei Tarmashev, in view of the special specifics of his previous activities, has a brief biography. Born in 1974 in the family of an officer. Childhood passed in various garrisons where his father served. He graduated from the Suvorov School. Then there was a service in the special forces of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) of Russia, in connection with which this period of his biography is closed to outsiders.
Currently teaches hand-to-hand combat as an instructor. In parallel with instructor activity, he writes novels on an apocalyptic theme in the genre of science fiction. What led the GRU special forces officer to the camp of writers?
This is how talents are born
The specifics of the service of Sergey Tarmashev was such that often the duty was long, and in order to pass the time, he began to invent stories that he shared with friends. Then he acquired a computer, but these were times when the Internet was rare.
In order to use the computer at least somehow, Sergey decided to systematize his invented stories by printing them on it. This work lasted several years, until he arrived in Moscow, where he showed his manuscript to a friend who worked at a publishing house. The manuscript was accepted, and he was asked to write something else like that.
So the writer Sergey Tarmashev appeared, whose books subsequently became bestsellers. The most famous are the cycles of the novels "Ancient", "Darkness", "Area" and "Heritage". Let us dwell on the last cycle.
Announcement of "Heritage"
Tarmashev’s book “Heritage” was released in 2010. The work tells about possible options for the development of mankind in the case of uncontrolled and thoughtless use of GMOs. According to the plot of the book, terrestrial civilization in a short period, calculated not even by centuries, but by years, plunges into chaos. Transgenes turn a flowering planet into a desert covered with poisonous weeds.
The air is full of deadly pollen and carcinogens. People turned into disabled freaks. Mankind has lost hope of salvation, although the existing myth of the future death of life on Earth still left a chance for survival. This chance, according to the Russian scientist, lies in a certain heritage that is hidden in artifacts located in the monastery tombstones of the city of Moscow and a mysterious grave near Los Angeles. An expedition sets out to search for heritage, which will have to go through an infected environment filled with hungry creatures and evil mutants.
Despite the overload of the first part of the book with scientific terminology and complex data, Sergey Tarmashev recommends that readers take the content of the work with seriousness, as it is based on the work of modern geneticists, virologists, and biologists.
"Heritage". To be continued
In 2013, Tarmashev’s Heritage-2 book was published, in which events revolve around research on GMOs and the use of genetically modified products (GMFs). The book consists of 3 parts.
The first is perhaps the most interesting. It presents the opinions of scientists about GMOs, provides schemes for their introduction into current everyday life. The reader gets acquainted with the history of the creation and activities of such GMF giants as BASF and Monsanto.
Monsanto, for example, supplied Agent Orange to the US Army, which used it in Vietnam. Today it is the basis for a number of herbicides used for pollination of plants in the United States and other countries. As a result, the poison enters the food, and then into the human body.
According to Tarmashev, Heritage-2 makes the previously stated information more convincing. The second and third parts of the book reveal the possible consequences of the use of GMOs for humanity. The first manifestation of such substances in people's lives will be extremely unhealthy offspring. Then the era of mass infertility will follow. The latter will lead to the extinction of humanity and all living organisms on Earth.
Tarmashev about his views on the world
Tarmashev outlined views on the world and on humanity in his works. In his opinion, people themselves are destroying themselves, slowly but surely. Humanity is becoming uglier, positive in its life activity is becoming less and less. Tarmashev does not see changes in humanity over the past millennia. According to the writer, people as in the past were bloodthirsty and greedy creatures, they remained so today. However, Sergei does not consider the apocalypse mandatory in the history of mankind, although he does not exclude such a scenario. As Tarmashev assures, “Heritage-1” contains precisely this idea.
Readers' Opinion on Tarmashev's Work
According to Sergey Tarmashev, the books written by him should shake humanity, make it look soberly at the possible consequences of its activities. However, not all representatives of this humanity agree with the author. Many of them believe that he has read a pseudoscientific heresy. Some are sure that the book is custom-made. For some readers of this group, it seemed boring.
But still, most readers are interested in the book "Heritage". Tarmashev is recognized by them as a talented writer, touching upon the pressing problems of our time. The reviews confirm that Tarmashev’s work does not leave anyone indifferent, it makes you think. Some readers believe that "Heritage" should be a reference book for every person.
Tarmashev about science fiction and readers
The writer is convinced that any science fiction should contain some thoughts, ideas, not be stupid, brainless. This genre should make a person think about a particular issue, should not be focused on an idiot.
According to Tarmashev, modern science fiction does not suit him fully. Therefore, he decided to create something of his own, different from the famous works of other authors. Judging by the reader’s feedback, he succeeded, and Tarmashev’s books “Heritage”, “Darkness”, “Area”, “Ancient” are read by caring people who are compelled to express their opinion.
The best-selling author understands perfectly well that not one of the writers has succeeded in satisfying all readers. Therefore, good reviews are not an end in itself for him and a guide in the creative process. He simply describes the world as he sees it. At the same time, it does not make age and social differences for its audience.