Roadside Picnic
by Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky, Antonina W. Bouis, Antonina W. Bouis, Theodore Sturgeon
Roadside Picnic by Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky, Antonina W. Bouis, Antonina W. Bouis, Theodore Sturgeon holds a highly rated rating of 4.21 out of 5, based on 17.7K reader ratings. First published in 1972. The book spans 145 pages.
About Roadside Picnic
Red Schuhart is a stalker, one of those young rebels who are compelled, in spite of extreme danger, to venture illegally into the Zone to collect the mysterious artifacts that the alien visitors left scattered around. His life is dominated by the place and the thriving black market in the alien products. But when he and his friend Kirill go into the Zone together to pick up a “full empty,” something goes wrong. And the news he gets from his girlfriend upon his return makes it inevitable that he’ll keep going back to the Zone, again and again, until he finds the answer to all his problems.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky, Antonina W. Bouis, Antonina W. Bouis, Theodore Sturgeon |
| Published | 1972 |
| Pages | 145 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.21 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 17,689 |
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What genre is Roadside Picnic?
Roadside Picnic is categorized as Science Fiction, Fiction, Classics, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Roadside Picnic worth reading?
Based on 17.7K reader ratings, Roadside Picnic has an average score of 4.21 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Roadside Picnic?
Roadside Picnic has 145 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Roadside Picnic?
Roadside Picnic was written by Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky, Antonina W. Bouis, Antonina W. Bouis, Theodore Sturgeon. It was first published in 1972.
What is the ISBN for Roadside Picnic?
The ISBN-13 for Roadside Picnic is 9780575070530.0.
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