Hard to Be a God by Boris Strugatsky, Arkady Strugatsky

Hard to Be a God

The Noon Universe #4

Boris Strugatsky, Arkady Strugatsky with Olena Bormashenko (Translator)

246 pages • first pub 1964 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction adventurous challenging medium-paced
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Don Rumata has been sent from Earth to the medieval kingdom of Arkanar with instructions to observe and to save what he can. Masquerading as an arrogant nobleman, a dueler, and a brawler, he is never defeated, but yet he can never kill. With his d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 893 reviews

Moods

dark 68%
adventurous 67%
reflective 53%
challenging 30%
mysterious 25%
tense 25%
emotional 20%
sad 20%
funny 12%
inspiring 7%
informative 4%
hopeful 3%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 34%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 49% | Plot: 25% | Character: 23% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 28% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.98

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