Monday Starts on Saturday by Boris Strugatsky, Arkady Strugatsky

224 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

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Description

A brilliant and incisive satire of the Soviet pseudo-science research of the Cold War, with a new introduction by Adam Roberts.When young programmer Aleksandr Ivanovich Privalov picks up two hitchhikers while driving in Karelia, he is drawn into t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 445 reviews

Moods

funny 82%
lighthearted 61%
adventurous 56%
mysterious 30%
relaxing 20%
reflective 12%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
inspiring 5%
emotional 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 37%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 37% | A mix: 33% | Character: 25% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 3% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 24%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.93

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