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Day Watch (Watch, #2)

Sergei Lukyanenko
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Day Watch (Watch, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Sergei Lukyanenko

Day Watch (Watch, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

453

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Moscow, Russia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Day Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko is a continuation of the Night Watch series. It follows the conflicts and daily lives of Light and Dark Others who inhabit a magical world parallel to modern Moscow. The story is divided into several parts, each focusing on different characters and their struggles with power, morality, and duty.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

23,194 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Day Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko blends urban fantasy with moral complexity, captivating readers with its imaginative world and philosophical depth. Positively received for its innovative narrative and character development, some critics note its dense plotting and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it's a compelling sequel that enriches the Night Watch series.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Day Watch (Watch, #2)?

A reader who enjoys Day Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko likely appreciates dark urban fantasy with complex, morally ambiguous characters. Similar to fans of Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere or Lev Grossman’s The Magicians, they relish immersive plots, supernatural themes, and reflections on human nature within a gritty, contemporary setting.

4.3

23,194 ratings

77%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

453

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Moscow, Russia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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