{"product_id":"cinema-cosmos","title":"Cinema “Cosmos”","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"658\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eCinema “Cosmos”\u003c\/em\u003e by Ukrainian author \u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"193\"\u003eVlad Ned\u003c\/strong\u003e is a contemporary literary novel that blends introspection, urban atmosphere, and a quiet but profound exploration of memory, identity, and life’s unexpected turns. First published in \u003cstrong data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"386\"\u003e2025\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"418\"\u003eВидавництво Старого Лева\u003c\/strong\u003e, this work has quickly gained attention as a striking example of modern Ukrainian prose that resonates with readers who appreciate nuanced storytelling rooted in real places and emotional authenticity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003eIn this atmospheric novel, the unnamed protagonist’s life unravels after losing his job in television in Kyiv, prompting a reluctant return to his hometown of Kharkiv. There, with the help of old friends, he takes up a job as a projectionist at an aging cinema called \u003cstrong data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"941\"\u003e“Cosmos.”\u003c\/strong\u003e What begins as a seemingly humble way to make ends meet soon becomes a space where personal history and the city’s memory intersect. The cinema itself, with its dusty reels and flickering screens, becomes more than just a setting — it is a character embodying nostalgia, resilience, and the quiet persistence of life’s stories. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1713\"\u003eAs the narrative unfolds, the protagonist finds himself increasingly drawn into the rhythms of the place: small gatherings, old diaries from childhood, and the people who still frequent the theatre. Meanwhile, the mystery of a suspicious fire and outside interests in taking over the cinema add an element of tension and intrigue to the deeply introspective journey. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1715\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eCinema “Cosmos”\u003c\/em\u003e is ideal for readers who enjoy thoughtful, character-driven literary fiction that reflects contemporary Ukrainian life and landscapes. Fans of urbane narratives with a strong sense of place, and stories about reconciling past and present, will find this novel especially rewarding. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"delayed-open\" aria-describedby=\"radix-_r_2cc_\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2054\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vlad Ned","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52953932890449,"sku":"9789664486030","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0875\/0861\/5505\/files\/cinema-cosmos-vlad-ned-hardcover-book-titled-549.webp?v=1771254774","url":"https:\/\/booklya.shop\/products\/cinema-cosmos","provider":"BOOKLYA ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}