Reflexion of life convict on Valeria Muchina’s book"Alienated: the absolute of alienation
The author is discussing the book “Alienated: the Absolute of Alienation”, which is devoted to life convicts. Igor Lend’el is writing that the majority of convicts prefer not to communicate with journalists and other unexpected visitors of their doleful corridors. Those who are in bonds communicate occasionally only with priests and laymen to whom they “simply trust”. Igor accepted the author’s position about new time in new Russia when priorities under the influence of economic crisis began to change in people’s minds. He tends to express his understanding of crime phenomenon. He confirms the idea that alcohol makes crime committing easier. He agrees that victim is seen as an obstacle in criminal’s way, as a dangerous witness. Meanwhile, all murderers carry the brand of Cain - when a criminal feels sympathy for Cain he ipso facto acknowledges the presence of darkness in his soul. Life convicts stay in the state of “stiff stress” when they realized the horror from the punishment. The author expresses his approval for the” absence of minor heroes” in the book. All convicts are equal in their hope for the future. Everybody is waiting for amnesty. Everybody is living with the hope for liberty. Editorial board omitted some author’s considerations. Attentive reader has the opportunity to form his/her own opinion.