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“We are our own gods and our own demons.”

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Sergei Lukyanenko is a celebrated Russian author, recognized for his science fiction and fantasy novels. Born on April 11, 1968, he has achieved international acclaim for his works, especially the Night Watch series. more

“Indeed, being a beginner is very difficult right now. Book publishers are in a crisis, sales are dwindling, and publishing houses are losing money, doing their best to survive. It's a sign of the times, the emergence of new kinds of entertainment -- there's nothing we can do about it. I don't think books will perish for good. They could become less widespread, though, falling even further behind movies and computer games. But we shouldn't be afraid of this, because books will always remain the entertainment of choice for intelligent people, of whom there are still many in this world.”

“That's how myths are born. Out of our carelessness, out of our tattered nerves, out of jokes that go wrong and flashy gestures.”

Born Jokes Myth Nerves Gestures Carelessness Flashy

Book:Night Watch

Source: Night Watch

“Above all, translators must be native speakers. It’s not because they speak the language better – I understand that sometimes a foreigner can learn a language better than native speakers. It has more to do with intimate knowledge of the society for which the book is being translated.”

Book Sometimes Speak Language Intimate Native Speakers Foreigners Translators

Author:Sergei Lukyanenko

“When leaders betray their people and the people don't overthrow them, it's not just the leaders who should be blamed.”

People Should Leader Betray

Author:Sergei Lukyanenko

“It is boring to haunt a writer, and even more so to haunt a celebrity. I would haunt a literary figure! Possibly some superhero, maybe even James Bond. Constant adventures, fights, beautiful women--much more interesting that watching a writer who taps on computer all day long, or a celebrity posing in front of cameras.”

Long Beautiful Fighting Interesting Fronts Figures Adventure Computer Cameras Constant Boring Superhero Beautiful Women Posing

Author:Sergei Lukyanenko

“When there are strange things going on all around, every coincidence should be considered very carefully.”

Should Strange Coincidence Strange Things

Book:The New Watch: (Night Watch 5)

Source: The New Watch: (Night Watch 5)

“I often use detective elements in my books. I love detective novels. But I also think science fiction and detective stories are very close and friendly genres, which shows in the books by Isaac Asimov, John Brunner, and Glen Cook. However, whilst even a tiny drop of science fiction may harm a detective story, a little detective element benefits science fiction. Such a strange puzzle.”

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Author:Sergei Lukyanenko

“At home the very walls lend you strength.”

Home Wall

Author:Sergei Lukyanenko

“You're a big boy, you ought to understand that punctual transport, public order and safe streets, polite people and good medical services are all the achievements of dictatorship.”

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Book:The New Watch: (Night Watch 5)

Source: The New Watch: (Night Watch 5)

“I am fat, lazy and kind.”

Kind Fats Lazy

Author:Sergei Lukyanenko

Quote by Sergei Lukyanenko

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