Fairy Tale

What happens if a fairy tale is told by the main deconstructor and provocateur of modern Russian literature? The answer is in this small but sharp as a razor book by Vladimir Sorokin. Don't be deceived by the title: this... is a fairy tale that does not lull you to sleep, but, on the contrary, awakens you from slumber.
Using familiar fairy tale archetypes and turns of speech, Sorokin creates a whimsical and alarming allegory. The plot, at first glance simple, turns into a caustic satire on modern realities, where good and evil have long swapped places, and magic serves very pragmatic purposes.
This short story concentrates all of Sorokin's signature style: a virtuoso play with language, grotesque, and the ability to unveil the absurdity of reality with just a few strokes. It is a text that simultaneously makes you laugh and evokes a deep sense of anxiety. Its atmosphere is a distorted mirror reflecting our world.
«Fairy Tale» is the perfect work to get acquainted with Sorokin's creativity if you are not yet familiar, and a real gift for long-time fans. A book for those who appreciate smart, vicious satire and love when literature poses uncomfortable questions.