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The Night Watch

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Set in modern day Moscow, Night Watch is a world as elaborate and imaginative as Tolkien or the best Asimov. Living among us are the "Others," an ancient race of humans with supernatural powers who swear allegiance to either the Dark or the Light. A thousand-year treaty has maintained the balance of power, and the two sides coexist in an uneasy truce. But an ancient prophecy decrees that one supreme "Other" will rise up and tip the balance, plunging the world into a catastrophic war between the Dark and the Light.

When a young boy with extraordinary powers emerges, fulfilling the first half of the prophecy, will the forces of the Light be able to keep the Dark from corrupting the boy and destroying the world?

©2006 Sergei Lukyanenko (P)2012 Audbile Ltd Dark Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Horror Scary Paranormal Feel-Good Mind-bending
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An exciting and well written take on the age old story of good versus evil, light against darkness. Immersive storytelling with excellent allusions to the lore surrounding the story. My only criticism is the narrator's choice to recite dialogue with a Russian accent, despite the rest of the book, written in the first person, being narrated in an American accent. Despite this, an absolute must experience.

Excellent world building

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interesting and enjoyable collection of 3 linked storys - each exploring the differences and similarities between light/dark, order/chaos, good/evil. relatable characters and a nice line in sardonic humour.

interesting variant.on the light vs dark

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I was looking for something different to my usual go to genre, and this appealed to me. Initially it grabbed me, but by the middle, I was struggling to visualise the story and keep up with characters. I didn't mind the narration. Overall, I wouldn't say it was bad book, it wasn't, it just wasn't my cup of tea.

good, but not for me

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I've wanted to read this series for years and glad I've finally gotten round to it.

Original urban fantasy/supernatural. Funny in parts, rather violent, and overall very well written. I look forward to reading Day Watch (or more likely, listening to, as the audible and narrator is very good), and to finally being able to watch the film adaptations.

Urban Fantasy Done Well

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I enjoyed it as a pastime listen in the car etc. but it's just not that well written considering how famous it is. He's certainly no Bulgakov! I like most of the ideas, it's just spoiled by over explanations and dwelling on weird stuff , like who's got what car, and very old school perception of gender roles- sometimes it reads like some fan fiction from the 50s. I basically wanted it to be written by a better writer the whole time I listened to it. The narration is excellent though.

Easy listen

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