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One Billion Years to the End of the World

By Boris Strugatsky and Arkady Strugatsky
Series: Penguin Science Fiction
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In One Billion Years to the End of the World, a seemingly ordinary astrophysicist starts noticing bizarre occurrences and unexplained phenomena disrupting his research. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a cosmic-scale conspiracy that challenges the very nature of reality and time. The book explores themes of scientific curiosity, existentialism, and the vast mysteries of the universe.
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You might enjoy this book if you're attracted to mind-bending science fiction that blends philosophical questions with a suspenseful narrative. It's perfect for readers who appreciate a story where reality seems to unravel and require the protagonist to question everything. The Strugatsky brothers have crafted a tale that intriguingly delves into existential themes and cosmic mysteries, making it a captivating read for those who love exploring the boundaries of science and the unknown.

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One Billion Years to the End of the World

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A darkly funny satire from the most acclaimed and popular Russian science-fiction writers.

Astrophysicist Dmitri Malianov is on the precipice of a major discovery - a Nobel Prize-worthy breakthrough. Yet, home alone in his Leningrad apartment, his work is beginning to be stymied. Strange and improbable distractions are mounting around him - and he is not alone. Across the city, his scientific colleagues, all close to their own eureka moments, keep finding themselves subject to countless mysterious interruptions. Are they paranoid, or is a malign authority conspiring against them?

A science fiction classic from two Russian masters, One Billion Years to the End of the World is at turns both hilarious and suspenseful, while at its heart hides a quiet yet biting critique of Soviet totalitarianism.

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Described as a beautiful and thought-provoking work, One Billion Years to the End of the World has been praised for its ability to provoke deep reflection. Ursula K. Le Guin regards it as a uniquely captivating book, while Theodore Sturgeon considers it one of the best novels, sci-fi or otherwise. Its impact is such that readers often find themselves contemplating its themes long after finishing the book, as noted by The New York Times.

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ISBN: 9780241472477

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

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Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 182.0mm

Weight: 107g

Pages: 176

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Arkady Strugatsky Boris Strugatsky Fiction General Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: Penguin Science Fiction

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Arkady Strugatsky (1925 - 1991) and Boris Strugatsky (1933 - 2012) are Russia's most acclaimed and popular science-fiction writers. Their unique style - at once hilarious and pitch black - encompassed a remarkable variety of different genres- from space opera to alien invasion, from locked-room mystery to dystopian apocalypse. While their initial output was uncritical of Soviet life, over time their work became much more subversive - science fiction being the perfect vehicle to hide their critiques from censors. In 1981 they shared the Aelita Award, Russia's most prestigious science-fiction prize.

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