“Frederick suddenly woke up. It was one of those rude awakenings when you're in the middle of a nightmare and feel like you've just escaped a terrible catastrophe: cold sweat, empty stomach, feeling like you almost survived the catastrophe, heart beating wildly, chest as if squeezed in a vice. Horrible awakening. He tried to stand up sharply, but he failed..."Recommended to read alone or in warm company... Translation: Irina Dudina