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Roadside Picnic

by Olena Bormashenko, Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky
Roadside Picnic
Roadside Picnic

Alien artifacts, danger, and a tragic mission.

This book could be a good read for those who are fascinated by the unknown and enjoy a mix of science fiction, adventure, and tragedy. Experience the thrill and danger of venturing into the forbidden Zone, collecting mysterious alien relics, and uncovering the impact it has on the protagonist's life, including his mutant daughter. The story will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you contemplating the mysteries of existence.

  • John W. Campbell Memorial Award Nominee for Best Science Fiction Novel (1978)
  • Graoully d'Or for Roman étranger (1981)
  • Science Fiction and Fantasy Translation Award Nominee for Long Form (Honorable Mention) (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Roadside Picnic

by Olena Bormashenko, Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky
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ISBN: 9780575093133
Authors: Olena Bormashenko, Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky
Publisher: Gollancz
Date of Publication: 2012-10-11
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Fantasy, Science Fiction
Related Topics: Science Fiction, Classics, Dystopia, Speculative Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 4.15
(rated by 66162 readers)

Description

Red Schuhart is a stalker, one of those misfits who are compelled, in spite of the extreme danger, to venture illegally into the Zone to collect the mysterious artefacts that the alien visitors left scattered around. His life is dominated by the place and the thriving black market in the alien products. Even the nature of his mutant daughter has been determined by the Zone and it is for her that he makes his last, tragic foray into the hazardous and hostile territory.
 

Alien artifacts, danger, and a tragic mission.

This book could be a good read for those who are fascinated by the unknown and enjoy a mix of science fiction, adventure, and tragedy. Experience the thrill and danger of venturing into the forbidden Zone, collecting mysterious alien relics, and uncovering the impact it has on the protagonist's life, including his mutant daughter. The story will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you contemplating the mysteries of existence.

  • John W. Campbell Memorial Award Nominee for Best Science Fiction Novel (1978)
  • Graoully d'Or for Roman étranger (1981)
  • Science Fiction and Fantasy Translation Award Nominee for Long Form (Honorable Mention) (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.