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Far Rainbow
Far Rainbow | Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky
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"We all know what Rainbow is," began Lamondois. "Rainbow is a planet colonized by science and designed for physical experiments." "The Far Rainbow was written at one breath, it is full of dynamics and genuine dramatism." - Literary Gazette "Science-fiction stories by the Strugatsky brothers are philosophical pieces. They are full of action but each action is clearly imbued with speculation."- Neva Magazine "Take the Far Rainbow, for instance. 'Authentic' is the word, and this is rather unusual where science fiction is concerned." - The Young Guard Magazine The brothers Boris and Arkady Strugatsky have chosen different careers. Arkady is a linguist and Boris an astronomer. Perhaps it is this divergence of interest which has helped them to describe the world of the far future so vividly. The brothers Strugatsky are among the most prominent Soviet science-fiction writers. They have written a number of works in the genre.
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Far Rainbow | Arkady Strugatsky, Boris Strugatsky
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Every book I read by the Strugatskys makes me love them more. Far Rainbow tells about the last day on a colony planet where scientists research instantaneous transportation -- and accidentally trigger a global death-wave. It's paired with "The Second Invasion from Mars," the story of a Martian invasion through the eyes of a rural pensioner whose sources are richer in rumor than in fact. It's a funny and still-timely satire of communication.

rretzler I have a couple of their books on my TBR. Need to get to them soon. 5y
swynn @rretzler Hope you like them! I read my first Strugatsky book just last year, and became an instant fan. 5y
rretzler The one I have up first is the tagged. Have you read it? 5y
swynn @rretzler I don't know that one, and mystery novels don't seem to be their usual thing. I'm intrigued. 5y
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