A city drowns. Reality fractures. One woman refuses to believe the lie.
In a mythical Bohemian city on the brink of the modern age, Waltraud lives an unconventional life — independent, skeptical, and resistant to authority. But when she begins hearing the cries of Rübezahl, a winged old man imprisoned beneath the city, her world begins to unravel.
Rübezahl claims he once cared for her as a child. Now he wants her help to escape. When she refuses, violence follows — and soon the creature is free.
His vengeance takes the form of a strange and sinister rain. As it falls, the city floods with hallucinations and apathy. The population grows docile. Leaders pursue absurd solutions. Class conflict ignites. And the truth becomes impossible to separate from illusion.
Waltraud alone seems immune.
Guided by a half-stupefied scientist and armed with an experimental weapon, she fights to stop Rübezahl as the city collapses — and later pursues him into the mountains, where myth, journalism, and public sympathy twist the nature of justice itself.
Blending dark fantasy, political satire, and philosophical inquiry, Rübezahl is a haunting novel about manipulation, mass belief, and the dangerous freedom of clear thought.
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Wydawnictwo: b.d
Data wydania: 2026-05-29
Kategoria: Fantasy/SF
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Liczba stron: 360
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" [...] Someday, I must avenge what he's done. [...]"
I reach for M. Laszlo's books with my eyes closed because I know I'll always receive a unique story. This is precisely what happened with his latest novel, "Rübezhal." It's a multi-layered story that gives the reader food for thought. It forces the reader to think deeply.
I met a captivating girl, Waltraud Schlüsselblume, here. You can see her on the book's cover. She hears a certain voice. No one else hears it. Has she gone mad? Or maybe it's something completely different. You'll find out as you read. This girl faces a very difficult task. Will she manage to save the world and come face to face with a real monster? What is true here, and what is merely hallucination? Will our heroine discover the truth before it's too late?
You'll also meet the titular Rübezahl, a winged old man imprisoned for decades. He longs to finally break free. Will he succeed, and what will come of it? This character absolutely terrified me. The author portrayed Rübezahl so well that I get chills just thinking about him. I can hear his whispers in my mind. Kudos to M. Laszlo. I think that's the point.
This novel explores topics such as the pursuit of power, class conflict, rebellion, politics, religion, and, of course, philosophy. All these themes complement each other beautifully, creating a cohesive whole.
"Rübezahl" is a quick read. It's perfect for all fans of dark and philosophical fantasy novels.
Are you ready to participate in a theatre of the absurd? Honestly, I'm thrilled to have been able to participate in this performance. Be warned! This novel captivates the reader and doesn't let go, even after the last page.
The cover of this book is mesmerizing, dark, and enchanting. You can see the two main characters on it. The paper used to print this novel also deserves your attention.
I'm very curious to see what else M. Laszlo's mind holds.