5 reasons to read "Andranik's Last Horse" novel by Susanna Harutyunyan.

1. If you're a fan of historical novels

"Andranik's Last Horse" is a book about events that took place a century ago. The narrative unfolds on the shores of Lake Sevan, where the tatars invite the Silikyan brothers for peace negotiations and kill them. 

2. If you want to know about the Armenian revenge

Following the assassination of the Silikyan brothers, a remarkable retaliatory operation ensues as Armenians seek retribution for the fallen leaders. The profound significance of "Operation Zod" makes it one of the most dramatic and pivotal events in the history of Armenia.

3. If you like fiction

The novel commences with historical events, yet it is a fictional narrative centered around a prominent dynasty and the inhabitants of a village. The village itself becomes a central protagonist, populated by a multitude of characters. There are unbelievable personal stories about all inhabitants and families of the village: from addressing the challenges of children with health problems to love and betrayal.

4. If you're intrigued by political novels

The novel's timeline spans from 1918 to contemporary 2020. Encompassing events that took place throughout the century, it covers crucial political developments: from the establishment of the Soviet regime, confiscation of property to the independence era. The story ends with the coronavirus pandemic period. 

5. How Andranik Pasha relates to the novel?

Andranik Pasha is an almost mythical, epic hero in the narrative. His loyal steed serves as a recurring motif that weaves through the whole story. No one has seen, but everyone has heard, that Andranik gifted his last steed to one of the novel's protagonists. The horse remains on the enemy's side, and for the entire century, no one within the village forgives the protagonist’s dynasty for the loss of the Warrior's steed.