Russian author (1968- )
I often use detective elements in my books. I love detective novels. But I also think science fiction and detective stories are very close and friendly genres, which shows in the books by Isaac Asimov, John Brunner, and Glen Cook. However, whilst even a tiny drop of science fiction may harm a detective story, a little detective element benefits science fiction. Such a strange puzzle.
SERGEI LUKYANENKO
interview with Paul Semel, December 2, 2014
Above all, translators must be native speakers. It's not because they speak the language better -- I understand that sometimes a foreigner can learn a language better than native speakers. It has more to do with having an intimate knowledge of the society for which the book is being translated.
SERGEI LUKYANENKO
interview, The Telegraph, October 5, 2012
Generally speaking, we can and should say everything. We just have to choose the right time, otherwise the truth can be worse than a lie.
SERGEI LUKYANENKO
Night Watch
The simple people are trash. A herd of sheep that are good for shearing, but sometimes it's more profitable to slaughter them.
SERGEI LUKYANENKO
Day Watch
There is very much in the world that is bad. But usually the attempt to defeat evil engenders more evil. I advise you to do good; that is the only way to win the victory.
SERGEI LUKYANENKO
Last Watch
When leaders betray their people and the people don't overthrow them, it's not just the leaders who should be blamed.
SERGEI LUKYANENKO
New Watch
How easily the truth is lost, and how persistent lies are.
SERGEI LUKYANENKO
Night Watch
At home the very walls lend you strength.
SERGEI LUKYANENKO
New Watch