Glukhovsky's Metro 2033 (2/3): The Kremlin
Map of the Kremlin. Source (author: "Ludvig14") By Péter MARTON ** Join the European Science Fiction group on Facebook for related discussions. ** This is a very brief post, but with what may qualify as spoilers. The aim is to discuss one of the key metaphors in Glukhovsky's book. One that's not particularly sophisticated, but is very effective, and yet... goes unrecognised by many readers for what it is (especially by those enjoying the book on the superficial level of just following Artyom running around in the dark in his quest to make sense of his... quest). We learn about the Kremlin two important things in Metro 2033 : Above the ground, the stars on top of the towers attract people who can't resist looking at them. In fact, this is no mere attraction: they are lured there. They keep staring and, imperceptibly to themselves, their feet deliver them to the being or thing that resides inside. If you're reminded of the Eye of Sauron, I gu...