Dejan Stojiljković has released a new novel titled “Dorćolski Requiem”, a detective story set in Belgrade and narrated from the perspective of a worn-out detective Saša Malovrazić. The author also announced a television series based on his previous novel “Konstantin’s Crossroads” and a new collection of stories. The Book Night event will be held from June 6 to 8 at 62 locations in 36 cities across Serbia and the region, representing one of the largest literary events after the Belgrade Book Fair. Besides Stojiljković’s novel, other significant titles by domestic and foreign authors will also be presented at the event.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the cultural significance of Dejan Stojiljković’s new novel and the Book Night event as a celebration of literature and regional cultural cooperation. They highlight the social themes in the novel, such as urban life in Belgrade and the detective genre’s role in exploring societal issues.
Center: Centrist sources focus on the factual aspects of the novel’s release, the upcoming television adaptation, and the Book Night event’s scale and importance in the literary calendar. They provide balanced coverage of the author’s work and the event’s role in promoting reading and publishing in Serbia and the region.
Right: Right-leaning media may emphasize national pride in Serbian literature and the promotion of local authors like Stojiljković. They might also highlight the novel’s setting in Belgrade and its reflection of Serbian reality, supporting cultural nationalism and the importance of preserving Serbian cultural heritage.
