"Mastered: Adventures with Russian Literature and the People Who Read It" is a book about author Elissa Gatt's adventures with Russian literature. From ironic analyzes of the works of Dostoevsky and Tolstoy to observations of how Russians treat their classics, this book is a mix of cultural research and humorous narrative. The reader rises on the wave of Gatta's deep understanding of Russian culture and frankness in the analysis of its aspects. "Possessed" is an exciting journey into the world of Russian literature that will fascinate and amaze everyone who loves books and feels drawn to the Russian spirit.