Roadside Picnic

Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky • Gollancz • ISBN-13 978‑0575079786

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Roadside Picnic

Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky • Gollancz

ISBN-10: 0575079789 · ISBN-13: 978‑0575079786 · 2007 · Reissue Edition

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Roadside Picnic is a science fiction novel by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky that explores the aftermath of an alien visitation on Earth. The story is set in a post-apocalyptic world where mysterious Zones have appeared, filled with strange and dangerous artifacts. The novel follows Redrick 'Red' Schuhart, a 'stalker' who illegally enters the Zone to retrieve these artifacts. The book delves into themes of human greed, the unknown, and the impact of extraterrestrial life on humanity.

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Publisher: Gollancz
PaperbackReissue Edition2007
Pages: 224Language: EnglishPaper finish: Matte

Contributors

Author: Boris Strugatsky

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Inferred: AdventureInferred: Cultural CritiqueInferred: Existentialism

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Influences: Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, H.G. WellsInfluence on: Andrei Tarkovsky, Video Game DesignersCornerstone of: Soviet Science Fiction

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