- Hardcover: 496 pages
- Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd (6 July 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0434016098
- ISBN-13: 978-0434016099
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.6 x 4.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,159,056 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Night Watch is an epic of extraordinary power."
--Quentin Tarantino
""Star Wars" meets the Vampires in Moscow . . . it bursts with a sick, carnivorous glee in its fiendish games."
--"The New York Times
""The Night Watch" "is inventive, sardonic and imbued with a surprising sense that, for this author and his audience, much of this stuff is new-minted." --"The Independent" (UK)
A "sceptical, intelligent thriller."-"Telegraph" (UK)
"Fascinating. . . . [The] excellent translation by Andrew Bromfield keeps the pace moving. . . . One of the most original and readable supernatural fictions in some time."-"Scotland on Sunday
""Brace yourself for Harry Potter in Gorky Park. . . . The novel contains some captivating scenes and all kinds of marvelous, inventive detail: The vampires' seduction of a teenage boy is bone-chilling; every time Lukyanenko described the Other-worldly Twilight, I felt lured into it; and the fantastical powers exercised by Anton and his colleagues range from delightful to awesome."- Ron Charles, "The Washington Post Book World
""Lukyanenko is great at rolling out new concepts for the reader to savour."-"The Sydney Morning Herald "(Australia)
"[As] potent as a shot of vodka. . . . [A] compelling urban fantasy."-"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"This modern day mythical fantasy is Anne Rice on an epic scale, a hugely imagined world. A chiller thriller from cold of Russia, this one's been selling like hot cakes around the world." --"Sunday Sport
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--Quentin Tarantino
""Star Wars" meets the Vampires in Moscow . . . it bursts with a sick, carnivorous glee in its fiendish games."
--"The New York Times
""The Night Watch" "is inventive, sardonic and imbued with a surprising sense that, for this author and his audience, much of this stuff is new-minted." --"The Independent" (UK)
A "sceptical, intelligent thriller."-"Telegraph" (UK)
"Fascinating. . . . [The] excellent translation by Andrew Bromfield keeps the pace moving. . . . One of the most original and readable supernatural fictions in some time."-"Scotland on Sunday
""Brace yourself for Harry Potter in Gorky Park. . . . The novel contains some captivating scenes and all kinds of marvelous, inventive detail: The vampires' seduction of a teenage boy is bone-chilling; every time Lukyanenko described the Other-worldly Twilight, I felt lured into it; and the fantastical powers exercised by Anton and his colleagues range from delightful to awesome."- Ron Charles, "The Washington Post Book World
""Lukyanenko is great at rolling out new concepts for the reader to savour."-"The Sydney Morning Herald "(Australia)
"[As] potent as a shot of vodka. . . . [A] compelling urban fantasy."-"Publishers Weekly" (starred review)
"This modern day mythical fantasy is Anne Rice on an epic scale, a hugely imagined world. A chiller thriller from cold of Russia, this one's been selling like hot cakes around the world." --"Sunday Sport
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"From the Trade Paperback edition."
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All that stands between darkness and light is The Night Watch...
The phenomenal Russian bestseller (over a million copies sold in hardcover). First of the Night Watch Trilogy, gloriously readable vampire novels set in a richly realised post-Soviet Moscow that have sold for huge advances accross Europe
--This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a gothic romantic thriller set in present day Moscow. The author uses the vehicle of a "Cold War" standoff between two opposing forces of supernaturally endowed beings (The Daywatch and The Nightwatch) to explore themes of the nature of good and evil. As the novel develops he introduces the idea of personal destiny and the conflict between predestination and choice. This is all played out on a dramatic foreground of vampire hunts, shapeshifters, and magical battles. It has great power because the supernatural stuff is contrasted with gritty descriptions of urban decay in Russia. The characters are very well described using economic prose which suits the overall feel. It really comes alive in the imagination and is far far far better realised as a romantic concept than the film which is much darker and less humane by comparison. There are some very nice ideas in this book which is divided into three separate parts with related storylines and in my view a great ending.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
On the streets of post-Soviet Moscow, an uneasy truce presides. The forces of Light and Dark, locked for centuries in eternal combat, watch over each other as they maintain the precarious status quo. During the day, the Light Ones are kept in check by the Day Watch, but at night, the Night Watch reigns. Part one of a trilogy, `The Night Watch' explores the complex dynamic of a Cold-War style standoff between Good and its ubiquitous opposite, Evil, through the actions and adventures of debutant field operative Anton. As he is directed, marionette-like, around the streets and undergrounds of Moscow, he debates the merits of goodness when preserving the peace means licensing the killing of innocent people, and the sacrificing of pawns to gain only a fleeting advantage in a power struggle that neither side can afford to lose.
Up front, this is a stylish fantasy / horror novel, written with wit and graceful economy. With a strong cast of "Others", Light or Dark beings with magical energies, it should appeal to fans of the Buffy series and the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter books. However, it has all the twists of a Robert Ludlum thriller, with typical Cold-War subterfuge and misdirection and battling intelligence agencies, and all the philosophy (and more) of the Matrix movies without the wilfully patronizing tone in which they indulge. With a million copies sold in its original Russian, and not one but two movie adaptations already produced, its appeal straddles genre divides with impunity.
Up front, this is a stylish fantasy / horror novel, written with wit and graceful economy. With a strong cast of "Others", Light or Dark beings with magical energies, it should appeal to fans of the Buffy series and the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter books. However, it has all the twists of a Robert Ludlum thriller, with typical Cold-War subterfuge and misdirection and battling intelligence agencies, and all the philosophy (and more) of the Matrix movies without the wilfully patronizing tone in which they indulge. With a million copies sold in its original Russian, and not one but two movie adaptations already produced, its appeal straddles genre divides with impunity.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Maybe I'm easier to please than the other people that have reviewed the book on this site; but I really couldn't put it down. Translation issues have been raised, but in all honesty I think it's a very minor issue, it doesn't spoil the enjoyment of the book at all.
The stories are clever and the setting is intriguing. It's a very original take on an old subject matter and it leaves you wanting more. I read all three books in a couple of weeks and I recommend the whole trilogy to anyone that likes fantasy.
The stories are clever and the setting is intriguing. It's a very original take on an old subject matter and it leaves you wanting more. I read all three books in a couple of weeks and I recommend the whole trilogy to anyone that likes fantasy.
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Brilliant novel, ignore any comparisons with Potter or Twilight
This novel blew me away on first reading. If you have seen the film, which is good in its own way, forget all about it, and just enjoy. Read more
Published 2 months ago by djf
Light entertainment
Being a massive fan of the Nightwatch/Daywatch films I decided to read the books, which had good reviews. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Moore
Excellent read
If you like the films, then I would definately recommend this book. I think it's actually better than the film, which although is interesting doesn't quite work for me. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. P. Sutcliffe
Excellent book!
the book is amazing!!!
even if you have watched the film before you have read the book it wont spoil it but will make it even better and more interesting! Read more
even if you have watched the film before you have read the book it wont spoil it but will make it even better and more interesting! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Vicky
The Night Watch
Having watched the film I was so excited to read the book-going by the idea of 'Good film, awesome book'. Reading the positive feedback reiterated this. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Vikki393
Intrigue and dark events in Moscow
I've waited a long time to read The Night Watch after seeing the film a few years ago. If you have seen the film banish it from your head when you start reading as the movie does... Read more
Published 16 months ago by missussmith
I really wanted to like this book
The idea that beside our human world, another unseen world of shape-shifters, vampires, witches and warlocks exits, is not a new one, however it still is a very intriguing one and... Read more
Published 17 months ago by PatM
A Russian slice of supernatural high jinks...
Enjoy reading fantasy with a distinctly different feel? What about a world that raises issues that keep tickling the edges of your brain long after you've put the book down? Read more
Published 17 months ago by sjhigbee
Solidly entertaining
A very decent read. It is well written and there isn't too much exposition so it is a page turner.
The Russian background is handled well. Read more
The Russian background is handled well. Read more
Published 18 months ago by The Emperor
Couldn't put it down
This is an excellant book, I finished reading it only a month ago but already I want to go back to it! Read more
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