New factor - The author through the mouth of the hero...

                       Nikolay PERUMOV

                   "THE AUTHOR THROUGH THE MOUTH OF A HERO...",
                 or SEVEN RECOMMENDATIONS OF N. REZANOVA

   Actually, it’s not the author’s place to write responses to his critics. Their
he must read the articles carefully and read them on his mustache - always
It’s useful when someone points out your own mistakes. Such people
letters of thanks should be sent; so why do they write
these lines?
   Unfortunately, the article by the respected Ms. Rezanova, with all the desire
can hardly be called critical. About the book as a literary work
Denia (now it doesn’t matter whether good or disgusting) is not said
almost nothing, except perhaps Reproach 2 - regarding the discrepancy in
names. Let's start with him, and let's say right away - this reproach
fair to a large extent. The point is that in front of me stood
dilemma - either use the entire existing system, or
come up with your own. I took the compilation route meaning
to ensure that any reader would find something in the book
something familiar, regardless of what he, the reader, comes across
elk before - Kistyakovsky or Grigorieva... I know from myself,
how difficult it was to “switch” to the toponymy of Grushetsky’s translation
th. In general, I wanted the best, but I probably made a mistake and I’m ready for it
admit.
   Unfortunately, this is the end of constructive dialogue with critical
it stops - and not through my fault.
   Let's leave it onN. Rezanova's conscience has a certain swagger in tone;
it is known that when there are not enough arguments, they are sometimes not without success
they are trying to replace it with harsh language. "And again we are ahead
planet of the whole..." - is Rezanova grieving, what an ugly little book
the nasty writer has finally seen the light of day, or is she laughing at the publishers?
Xia... However, let it be. Swearing, as you know, is not easy.
   So, in order.
   Reproach 1. “Perumov doesn’t like hobbits.” I must admit, at first I
I decided that the most respected critic was joking. This could undoubtedly
would be a kind of thesis of the article - if the critic has such an opinion - but
as a “reproach” this is simply absurd. They already prescribe to me who I love
beat!.. Damn it, I will love and hate whoever I want - with
full recognition of the same right for Ms. Rezanova, as well as
and for any other homo sapiens. But even if we consider this
ridiculous "reproach" is even remotely serious, then it is impossible to
children do not admit - my hobbits are by no means “stupid and greedy ordinary
"Vateli". Folko says something like this about them - he speaks subjectively,
in the heat of the moment... Folco, not the author! It's not the same thing! How much
they told the world once - but things are still there. "The author through the mouth of the hero..."
   And one more thing. Tolkien's hobbits, for that matter, are simply
fell their country, finding themselves under the rule of the dear Saruman - and
Moreover, there were immediately found whole people who went to serve the occupiers.
rows of shirrifs. I wonder whatit would have been if Frodo had not returned and remained
linen home? The “greedy” and “stupid ordinary people” in the “Ring of Darkness” are
act a little differently. When they have to fight, they fight, and
and to death. So who here “doesn’t like hobbits”?
   Reproach 3. Here a simple verbal duel will not get by.
Mrs. Rezanova used a reliable method that had never before given
whoever has a malfunctioning weapon - the author is accused of anti-Semitism. All! Print
The beast is at hand. It is almost impossible to refute such accusations.
Combined with the mysterious “New German mythology” (“Annanerbo”
Did Mrs. Rezanova mean it? Third Reich?) is building
such a nice line - the author is a fascist, an anti-Semite, in short, a red-co-
rich bastard.
   I declare with full responsibility that I deliberately identify
ricature fairy-tale tribe with an ancient, wise, unique in the world
Only a person with a sick imagination can share history with the people.
So, on the subject of anti-Semitism, first of all, Ms. Rezanova
should turn on herself if she is in fairy-tale mischief everywhere
Jews seem to be...
   The remaining provisions of this Reproach 3 are no better. God, I wish I knew
Thorin, son of Darth, what his innocent love of beer will give to someone
reason to see here a “weak bias towards the Bundes” (if useful
to be "fenya" of Mrs. Rezanova). What else is her conclusion based on?
Even gnomes, God forbid, I don’t know. Build a hird perhaps? That's right
it is much closer to Macedonianphalanx, rather than the famous "pig"
Teutons...
   And one more thing. As far as I understand, Ms. Rezanova is not satisfied with the fact
"analogies". Then let someone take the trouble to prove to me that
Hobbits with its inhabitants are not an analogy to England! What Rohan
Well, it doesn’t look a bit like the end of Hungary populated by semi-nomads
9th century before the Battle of Lech; that the dead Númenor has nothing
common with Atlantis (although, according to the Professor, its name is
Elvish - "Atlanta")?!  And finally - let them prove to me that
the following fact - the outcome of the war between Good and Evil was decided by victory
the first in the great battle that took place near the walls almost taken by Evil,
but still a standing city in the bend of the Great Continental River
the one where the battle was won thanks to a combined strike
from the north and south along the flanks of the enemy who had almost captured the city - that
this fact has no analogies with some very well-known
event of the winter of 1942-43?!
   Reproach 4. A brilliant example of purely feminine logic. From that
that in the "Ring of Darkness" there are very few female images, it is concluded that
the author’s globally negative attitude towards the fair half of the
humanity. “The cow left, and the milk pan went to the ground.” Yes, Oddrun sva-
river. So what?! (The tragedy of unfortunate Satti is ignored -
completely). In short, again “The author through the mouth of the hero...” (if the hero
condemns someone, it is automatically assumed that the other person thinks the same
torus). Didn't depictin the novel of a stunning beauty, kind,
smart, for which all, without exception, the male part of the per-
sons - get another label: "misogynist"!
   Reproach 5. Here it would be advisable to read more carefully
Professors. He doesn't say anything definite about
the elves of Kirden, nor about the elves of Thranduil. It doesn't appear from anywhere
that the ship that took the Guardian was “the last”. Moreover, according to the
Gende Sam, having grown old, also leaves for the Sea! Of the magicians left
only one - Radagast. (Saruman does not count, he is deprived of his freedom in
Li.) Where should the gnomes and orcs, I,
I must admit, I didn’t understand either. However, one can argue here...
   Let us leave some very interesting passages on the conscience of the venerable critic.
on the topic of who the author “feels” like. And let's remember again that
the predictions of Gandalf and Galadriel are their predictions. "Aw-
torus through the mouth of the hero..." And the fact that "VK" has no right to exist-
statement in the case of a “mistake of the great” is also simply unproven -
new position.
   And one more thing. It makes no sense to compare the "Ring of Darkness" with "VK" in particular -
ties. One Great Orlangur is worth something! (It’s not clear, by the way,
which I also didn’t get hit with for him). Tolkien wrote absolutely
a whip-smart novel. The conflict in it has been exhausted. Do not describe the well-being
what is Arnor under King Elessar and the struggle between the excellent and the good?..
   Regarding the “villain” Olmer. Fundamental difference"Rings of Darkness" from
"VK" is that Tolkien's world is clearly and unambiguously divided into white
and black, “ours” and “not ours”. Halftones are not allowed. sad
the villain Sauron sits sadly in Barad-dur, making one mistake per
others, making mistakes in the conduct of war that even
Cadet Bigler. Well, he can’t think of such a simple thing,
how to set up guards for the only place where destruction can occur?
But also the One Ring, well, it just can’t! And send the Nazgul
everyone can’t go into battle at once, and not one by one! (I wonder if
How long would Minas Tirith have held out then?) To give victory
Good, the author of "VK" had to make Evil stupid; and victory over the stupid
Isn't it devalued by evil?
   Olmer is a smart, cunning evil that doesn’t fall for cheap
traps. However, the most important thing is that Olmer became True Evil in that
the moment when, in order to achieve human goals, he used the inconceivable
human resources. Until that time he is a conqueror, a ruler,
in short - passionary; and his deeds can definitely be called good or
It's hard for evil people. And if you read the description of the assault on Gray Harbor, respect
the desired critic sympathized with Olmer, then... I can only
spread your hands.
   Reproach 6. “Darkness and cruelty.” It is a truism that Average
Centuries are cruel times. And since N. Rezanova herself called my pro-
the work is “pseudo-historical” (of which I am proud, because Tolkien himself, according to
in her opinion, created a “pseudo-epic”) - thenIt’s no good for me to deviate from the practice
toric truth. Or we will have to admit that for "fantasy"
We need special peoples, raised in conditions of general splendor...
No! Life is cruel and so are books. Although, I must say, myself
The professor, speaking about the war between the gnomes and the orcs, says: “both sides
were merciless..."
   As for the genocide of the orcs, only a blind man could fail to see -
the author condemns him. Rogvold boasts about them! (see above - "Author us-
tami hero...") And, by the way, - for those who did not understand anything at all
- the death of Arnor is partly retribution for this...
   Reproach 7. Completely funny. Dear readers, if you don’t believe me
me - look at any historical work on edged weapons.
N. Rezanova, as I see it, is simply not in the know. Battle ax handle
has a circular cross-section and a diameter of approximately 2.5 - 4 cm, which is significant
definitely thinner than the handle of a carpenter's axe. Combat handle thickness
the ax is approximately equal to the thickness of the hilt of the swords; they could not be de-
too thick, because thick handles are much easier to remove
return from the fingers...The palm should tightly clasp the hand
yat, and the thumb at the same time - reach approximately the third f-
langi of the index finger. So I don’t accept this reproach
categorically.
   And one more thing. For that matter, Olmer does not go out to Folko and Thorin,
leaning on the staff subsequently given to the dwarf. Olmer drives him
(staff) with you!
   So was it worth going broke?Dear N. Rezanova? It was worth it. Od-
However, she could have written about the lengths in the novel, clumsily constructed
significant storylines, style flaws, etc. Unfortunately, also
The fact noted by N. Rezanova herself remained without explanation -
that some fans curse my book, while others, on the contrary, put forward
for the title "Best Novel of the Year". I wish I could figure out why, what
How did this disgusting, fa-
Schist, anti-Semitic, Black Hundred little book? Well, why pro-
they curse, they tried to explain this to us, but that others are in it
found? This is where to sound the alarm on N. Rezanova! That’s not what everyone likes
yum, where could it be! Alas. Silence is the only answer... And pernicious
the poison of the terrible lampoon continues to poison fragile readers
what souls...
   Believe me: I, the author, treat my own work very
very critical. However, N. Rezanova began to argue... even
not with ideology. It (according to N. Rezanova is incorrect) is affected by
but on a tangent. Dear critic, ends the entire article -
with an instructive paragraph - “how to write...” (continued
Tolkien, or what?) Understanding Tolkien’s intention - see above about the closed-
Toast "VK". Remaining completely in the Professor's space, write
there's just nothing to talk about. Evil is excessive! Not to break the master's precepts is about
what? If this means replicating his ethical system, then...
(see above). Not striving for relevance? HereI won't argue.
Some people like the priest, some like the priest, and some like the priest’s daughter.
   And finally: what task did the author fail to cope with? Write a line
th canonical continuation entirely in the spirit of the Professor, without any
gag - yes, I couldn’t cope. Because such a task was not possible
pitchfork So, according to the verdict, I will have to bury the typewriter
and go load coal.
   You have to choose what you wear according to your shoulder...