Syberia

Adventure

A scenic and enveloping story. An epic journey of self-discovery with a stunning plot twist.

The wildness of Jack London returns in a powerful novel that combines survival adventure and deep introspection. Janis, a young Polish dissident imprisoned in a Siberian labour camp (katorga), escapes into the vast, hostile taiga after a mysterious cosmic explosion based on the real-life Tunguska event of 1908. Battling hunger, cold, wild animals and other escaped prisoners, Janis must also confront the greatest wilderness of all: his own conscience. Guided by the wisdom of a shaman and terrifying visions, Janis embarks on a metaphysical journey towards forgiveness, truth and rebirth. Is his second chance real – or an illusion?

  • A novel that digs deep into the soul of both its main character and the reader.” Fabio Geda
  • Realistic adventure into the wildest, most hostile natural environment.
Publisher: San Paolo
Target: 12+
Year: 2023
Author
Guido Sgardoli

Born in San Donà di Piave (VE), a graduate in Veterinary Medicine, and a full-time writer. He collaborated for several years with newspapers, magazines, and websites dedicated to road trips, focusing on the history and traditions of the United States. He has had a long-standing interest in Ufology, Paranormal Phenomena, Astronomy, Archaeoastronomy, and the History of the United States and Native Americans.

In addition to his love of animals, he has always cherished books since childhood. Like many people, one day he decided to write his own story. Since then, he has never stopped, and in 2004, he published his first book, followed by many others: adventurous, entertaining stories filled with various "animality" that are beloved and widely read by children and young readers.

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