Strugatsky, Boris

Roadside Picnic

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ISBN 13:
9780575093133
author:
Strugatsky, Boris
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Gollancz
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
19.2 x 13.2 x 1.8 cm
Genre:
Science Fiction,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£8.97

Description

Red Schuhart is a stalker, driven by an unknown force to venture into the hazardous Zone in search of alien artefacts. His life is dominated by the Zone and the black market that thrives on its mysterious products. For his daughter, he makes a final, tragic journey into the depths of the Zone. This poignant and introspective novel explores the human condition, delving into themes of greed, wonder, and the search for meaning. The tone is dark and gritty, like some noir works, and the ending is left open to interpretation. A beautifully depressive and atmospheric science fiction novel, Roadside Picnic is a thought-provoking exploration of first contact and its consequences.

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