Russian novelist (born 1962) whose post-Soviet, often surreal and satirical fiction blends pop culture, mysticism and Buddhist themes. Gained prominence in the 1990s.

Born 1962 in Moscow. Emerged as a prominent Russian writer in the 1990s; works often explore post-Soviet society, consumerism and Eastern mysticism.

DeBaser hosts one review of Viktor Pelevin's Babylon that praises its ironic, surreal critique of post-Soviet capitalism. The reviewer highlights Buddhist and Eastern-mystic influences, hallucinatory imagery, and marketing/consumerism as central targets. Recommended for readers interested in satirical, postmodern narratives.

For:Readers of contemporary Russian literature, fans of postmodern and satirical fiction, those interested in Buddhism-influenced narratives and critiques of consumer culture.

 

I am generally skeptical towards contemporary literature, with too many new publications every year that get lost in a sea of mediocrity and people and critics ready to shout miracle for the current booklet/author, wasting themselves with incredible yet improbable comparisons with the greats of the past and with the works themselves destined to oblivion a few months later (do you perhaps notice some parallels with the current music scene? ;) ).

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