It is not for nothing that the famous critic Roman Arbitman is called the “orderly person of the literary forest”: for several years in a row he has been reading the most notable books that have appeared on the shelves, and mercilessly cracks down on those that are dangerous to read and harmful to the wallet. His Anti-Guide to Modern Literature consists of short and witty recommendations with a minus sign. You can agree with them - and then you will be spared disappointments. But you, of course, can ignore the critic’s opinion and set sail on the sea of books at your own peril and risk. The choice is yours. However, don’t complain later that you weren’t warned.