С большим трудом дослушал "Град Обречённый" Стругацких. Это, пожалуй, книга, которая доставила мне наименьшее удовольствие за посление 10 лет. Хотя завязка очень интересная: людей случайно выдёргивают из своего времени где-то в середине 20-го века и помещают в искусственно построенный город, ограниченный стеной бесконечной высоты с одной стороны и пропастью бесконечной глубины с другой, чтобы они участвовали в Эксперименте, суть которого так и не раскрывается. Важно, что участие добровольное, но зачастую людей выдёргивают из каких-то безвыходных ситуаций: из плена, перед казнью итд.
Люди в Городе в целом предоставлены сами себе, но обязаны менять профессию раз в 3 месяца. Новую профессию каждому определяет некая машина неизвестным образом. Еще периодически на город сваливаются странные бедствия: например, нашествие обезьян.
Так вот, лично я ожидал от этого произведения какой-то полудетективной социальной фантастики с закрученным сюжетом и неожиданной развязкой, а получил... плохо скрываемые жалобы авторов на устройство советского общества и вообще мира вокруг. Практически все персонажи в книге тем или иным образом отвратительны, порочны и лишены причин для сопереживания им. А описываемые события быстро скатываются в непробиваемый мрачняк без выводов.
Причем, это всё еще и крайне уныло читать (или слушать). Во-первых, многие вещи близки только человеку определённой эпохи, пережившему определённые события. Во-вторых, авторы очень сильно затягивают некоторые сцены (например, застолья), по-видимому, чтобы увеличить отвращение читателя к персонажам и к человечеству в целом. В-третьих, что я просто ненавижу в литературе: авторы без плавного перехода меняют реалистичные сцены на сюрреалистичные. Мне тупо пришлось гуглить краткие описания некоторых отрывков, чтобы вообще понять, о чем была речь. Представьте, если бы какой-нибудь Раскольников вышел на улицу и увидел бы там вместо людей говорящие бананы, но при этом повествование продолжилось бы так, будто всё в порядке. И тебе, как читателю, приходится ломать голову над тем, что это за бананы: это героя глючит? Или слишком заковыристая метафора? А может я случайно пропустил пару страниц с объяснением?
В общем, я догадываюсь, что советское общество не оправдало некоторые надежды в глазах Аркадия и Бориса, чем, видимо, глубоко их травмировало. В поздних интервью Борис Натанович вообще топил за капитализм по европейскому образцу, при этом в соседнем ответе непоследовательно ругая общество потребления.
Но, пожалуй, хочу оставить в своей памяти тех Стругацких, которые написали Полдень.
#fiction
Гроб, бархат, две иконы поп-культуры и один недвусмысленный хэштег — #DEAD. Леди Гага выложила в Instagram фото с Дженной Ортегой в образах, будто сошедших с подиума потустороннего Met Gala.
Как вам такая мрачная эстетика?
Телеграм | Сайт | Инстаграм
🔤🔤🔤🔤2️⃣
The US-Israeli war on Iran is in its third week, with at least 2,000 people killed and no end in sight. The strait of Hormuz remains largely closed off and US allies have rebuffed calls from the US president, Donald Trump, for them to help to reopen the vital waterway, through which about 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas flows.
Probably more than any other Iranian politician, Larijani combined Iran’s military and political strategy. His death will confirm the prime role the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps plays in Iranian politics. On Monday, a former long-time IRGC commander, Mohsen Rezaee, was appointed military adviser to the new supreme leader.
Larijani had been seen as one of the more pragmatic faces of Iran’s establishment – who helped steer nuclear negotiations with the west – but that image later hardened. Hours after US and Israeli strikes killed Khamenei, Larijani delivered a defiant message, warning that Iran would make its enemies “regret” their actions and promising a forceful response.
An Israeli official said a strike on Larijani had originally been planned for the previous night but was postponed at the last minute.
Intelligence received on Monday afternoon indicated that Larijani was due to arrive at one of several apartments he used as a hideout, the official said. He was reportedly there with his son when the strike was carried out.
When news he had been targeted began to circulate early on Tuesday, with his fate remaining unclear, another senior Israeli official said “there was no chance he survived this attack”.
In a handwritten statement issued by Iran state TV, Larijani had praised the bravery of Iranian sailors who were killed when their ship was hit by missiles fired by a US submarine off the Sri Lankan coast.
He had written: “Their memory will always remain in the heart of the Iranian nation and these martyrdoms will strengthen the foundation of the Islamic Republic army for years within the structure of the armed forces.”
Born in Najaf, Iraq, in 1958 he studied in Tehran and after the Islamic revolution rose through the ranks of the state, serving as culture minister, head of state broadcasting and, for more than a decade, as speaker of parliament.
As chief nuclear negotiator, he played a key role in shaping Iran’s engagement with world powers, later backing the 2015 nuclear deal.
Though often regarded as a pragmatist within the system, his stance had hardened in recent months, as tensions with Israel and the US escalated and diplomatic efforts faltered.
The US had offered a reward of up to $10m for information on senior Iranian military and intelligence officials, including Larijani, as part of a list of 10 figures linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
#larijani#dead#iran#trump#hormuz
📱American Оbserver - Stay up to date on all important events
🇺🇸
Iran’s Number 2 Confirmed Dead
🔤🔤🔤🔤1️⃣
Iran’s supreme national security council has confirmed the death of its chief, Ali Larijani, after Israel said it had killed him in an airstrike.
“The pure souls of the martyrs embraced the purified soul of God’s righteous servant, Martyr Dr Ali Larijani,” the council said on Tuesday evening, adding that his son and his bodyguards had died with him.
“After a lifetime of struggle for the advancement of Iran and of the Islamic Revolution, he ultimately attained his long-held aspiration, answered the divine call, and honourably achieved the sweet grace of martyrdom in the trench of service,” it added.
Israel said earlier it had killed Larijani, a linchpin of Iranian politics, in overnight strikes. He is the most senior Iranian figure to die in the war since the supreme leader Ali Khamenei was killed on its first day.
His death removes a pivotal figure at the heart of the regime’s political and security establishment at a moment of acute crisis and represents a devastating blow.
Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, said a separate strike had killed the Basij paramilitary force commander, Gholamreza Soleimani, along with other senior Basij figures. Soleimani’s death was later confirmed by Iranian state media.
“Larijani and the Basij commander were eliminated overnight and joined the head of the annihilation programme, Khamenei, and all the eliminated members of the axis of evil, in the depths of hell,” Katz said on Tuesday.
Trump also hailed Larijani’s reported death, without actually naming him but referring to his supposed role in spearheading the recent crushing of mass protests. “Their leaders are gone,” Trump said of Iran’s clerical regime. “It’s an evil group. I mean, they’ve killed much more than 32,000 people. And the man who was responsible for that was also killed yesterday.”
The twin deaths show Israel still retains intelligence on the movements of Iran’s top leaders inside Tehran, and can use it and the US’s near complete control of Iranian airspace to strike at will.
Larijani had been seen days earlier on the crowded streets of Tehran during the annual Quds day rally.
He was appointed secretary of the supreme national security council in August after the previous US-Israeli attacks on Iran in June 2025, and on Monday issued a statement to Muslims around the world appealing to them to support Iran in its struggle and challenging Gulf leaders to explain why they were still allowing US bases in their countries to be used to attack Iran.
Larijani had also played a key diplomatic role before the war alongside Iran’s foreign minister Araghchi, in trying to persuade the Gulf states to prevent an attack. He forcibly defended Tehran’s tactics in the war, but was seen as a possible transitional figure at the end of the conflict. Israel is sceptical about the concept of a transition from within the regime.
The Turkish foreign minister, Hakan Fidan, said: “The political assassinations perpetrated by Israel, including those of Iranian statesmen and politicians, constitute illegal acts contrary to the laws of war.”
The office of the Israeli prime minister said in a statement that Netanyahu had ordered “the elimination of senior officials of the Iranian regime”.
#larijani#dead#iran#trump#hormuz
📱American Оbserver - Stay up to date on all important events
🇺🇸
🔤🔤🔤🔤🔤🔤🔤
𝕯𝕰𝕬𝕯⚸
Enjoy my new Pack Stikers👏 and thanks for being here😌
▶️#PussInBoots2#Dead#Movies
🟰 𝓒𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓸𝓻 🐱SΉΛDIZƗИΉӨ
➡️PINTEREST😎฿ØØ₴₮
シ ⍩ ⍨ ⍤ ッ ㋛ ⍢〴 🕹
🚀 Overview of SBTI's 28 Personality Types
PANews posted on X (formerly Twitter) about the 28 distinct personality types identified by SBTI. These include the 'Controller' who excels in task management and situation handling, and the 'ATM-er' who invests time and emotional value. The 'Dior-s' represents a self-deprecating narrative under pressure, while the 'BOSS' is goal-oriented with strong organizational skills. The 'Thanker' leans towards positive feedback and gratitude, whereas the 'Oh-No' personality anticipates risks and negative outcomes. The 'GoGo' is action-driven, and the 'Sexy' emphasizes style and attraction. The 'Lover' is emotionally invested, and the 'Mum' is nurturing and concerned. The 'Fake' wears a social mask, and the 'OJBK' is conflict-averse. The 'Malo' resonates with the working class, while the 'Joker' uses humor to mask vulnerability. The 'WOC!' is highly reactive, and the 'Thinker' is analytical. The 'Shit' is cynical but often cleans up messes, while the 'ZZZZ' strategically disconnects. The 'Poor' is resource-conscious, and the 'Monk' is restrained and detached. The 'IMSB' is self-deprecating, and the 'Solo' is independent. The 'FUCK' is direct and rebellious, while the 'Dead' feels drained. The 'IMFW' has a low self-assessment, and the 'HHHH' finds humor first. The 'Drunk' is a hidden personality, and the 'Kanye' remains mysterious.
#SBTI#PersonalityTypes#Controller#ATM#Dior#BOSS#Thanker#OhNo#GoGo#Sexy#Lover#Mum#Fake#OJBK#Malo#Joker#WOC#Thinker#Shit#ZZZZ#Poor#Monk#IMSB#Solo#FUCK#Dead#IMFW#HHHH#Drunk#Kanye