It's Hard to Be a God

Author: Boris Strugatski, Arkady Strugatski

“A magnificent book from start to finish. “A deep, creative, satisfying story.”

–Ursula K. Le Guin-

“One of the scariest science fiction novels I've ever read.”

–Theodore Sturgeon-

“IF I COULD IMAGINE MYSELF AS GOD, I WOULD ALREADY BE GOD.”

Arkadi and Boris Strugatsky are the only duo who deserve the title of "the greatest science fiction writers of the Soviet period" with their intellectually provocative, incredibly entertaining, brave and critical books. It's Hard to Be a God is one of the bravest journeys into the heart of humanity's dark past.

Humanity has sent observers to a planet that is exactly the same as Earth, where people have not gone beyond the dark ages. The main purpose of these observers, who are not allowed to interfere with the course of this planet in any way, is to record the dark age of humanity in every detail.

In the Kingdom of Arkanar, which is on the brink of great change, the people live under oppression, are drowning in the cradle of innovations, and those who can read and write are lynched. Anton, one of the observers sent to this planet, lives the life of a nobleman under the name Don Rumata, while also trying to save the intellectuals of the period.

(From the Promotional Bulletin)

Dough Type: 2nd Dough

First Print Year: 2017

Number of Printings: 1st Edition

Number of Pages: 240

Size: 13.5 x 21

Media Type: Paperback