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256 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781613737545
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Publication date: 01 August 2018
Description
The Snail on the Slope is a neglected masterpiece by Russian science fiction greats Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, who thought of it as ther "most complete and important work." now, in a stunning translation, this tour de force is ready to be introd...
Community Reviews Summary of 184 reviews
Moods
challenging 53%
reflective 46%
dark 32%
adventurous 28%
tense 14%
funny 10%
sad 7%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 33% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 4%Average rating
256 pages • first pub 1966 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781613737545
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Publication date: 01 August 2018
Description
The Snail on the Slope is a neglected masterpiece by Russian science fiction greats Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, who thought of it as ther "most complete and important work." now, in a stunning translation, this tour de force is ready to be introd...
Community Reviews Summary of 184 reviews
Moods
challenging 53%
reflective 46%
dark 32%
adventurous 28%
tense 14%
funny 10%
sad 7%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
medium 30%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 53% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 45% | No: 33% | Yes: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 52% | No: 23% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 4%Average rating