The Snail on the Slope by Arkady Strugatsky

The Snail on the Slope

Arkady Strugatsky with Boris Strugatsky

243 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction fantasy science fiction challenging dark tense slow-paced
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eBook, 210 pages Paperback, 248 pages Published: 1966 Edition: Chicago Review Press (2018) Masterworks of Science Fiction Translated by: Olena Bormashenko (2018) The Snail on the Slope is a neglected masterpiece by Russian science fiction greats A...

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Community Reviews Summary of 184 reviews

Moods

mysterious 67%
challenging 53%
reflective 46%
dark 32%
adventurous 28%
tense 14%
funny 10%
sad 7%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

slow 53%
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

3.62

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