Strugatsky, Boris
Roadside Picnic (S.F. Masterworks)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399617208
- author:
- Strugatsky, Boris
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Gateway
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Science Fiction, Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Red Schuhart is a stalker, driven by an unknown force to venture into the hazardous Zone in search of mysterious alien artefacts. His life is dominated by the Zone and the black market that thrives on its products. For his daughter, he makes a final, tragic journey into the depths of the Zone. This poignant novel explores the human condition, delving into themes of greed, wonder, and the search for meaning in a world that is both familiar and alien. The tone is dark and gritty, like a noir, with a narrative that is both thought-provoking and unsettling. A beautifully depressive and atmospheric science fiction novel, Roadside Picnic leaves more questions than answers about the impact of alien contact on human life.
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