Sofia Petrovna

The novel explores the impact of lies on societies. The author stated that she wanted to show how an entire population can be poisoned by lies, just as military forces can be poisoned by gas. The novel delved into deep psychological aspects, exemplified by the character of the mother, to demonstrate how ideological propaganda, when it engulfs an entire society, can sow panic in people's hearts and distort the strongest innate feelings, such as a mother's emotions. Through her protagonist, the author presents a terrifying example of a Soviet citizen during that era, revealing the psychological conflicts they endure when the ideology they embraced suddenly snatches away their family in unbelievable scenes.

• Section: Translated Novels

• Number of pages: 167 pages