224 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
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Language: English
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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...
Community Reviews Summary of 445 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 61%
adventurous 56%
mysterious 30%
relaxing 20%
reflective 12%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
inspiring 5%
emotional 2%
Pace
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
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224 pages • first pub 1965 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 445 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 61%
adventurous 56%
mysterious 30%
relaxing 20%
reflective 12%
hopeful 10%
informative 10%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
inspiring 5%
emotional 2%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.