Day of the Oprichnik

The tone swings between darkly funny and intensely brutal, which made me wonder how the author balanced these elements during writing.

The book seems to question whether embracing old customs can justify oppressive regimes. I’d love to hear if others found this aspect thought-provoking or unsettling.

The rituals felt both surreal and disturbingly familiar, making me curious whether they’re based on real practices or entirely fictional inventions.