fiction science fiction reflective sad slow-paced

462 pages | first published 1989

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Arkady and Boris Strugatsky are widely considered the greatest of Russian science fiction masters, and their most famous work, Roadside Picnic, has enjoyed great popularity worldwide. Yet the novel they worked hardest on, the novel that was their ...
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Summary of 91 reviews

Moods

challenging 81%
reflective 72%
dark 63%
mysterious 63%
sad 36%
adventurous 27%
emotional 18%
inspiring 18%
tense 18%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
informative 9%

Pace

slow 72%
medium 27%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 40% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 45% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 27%

Average rating

3.76

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