For a 50 year-old science fiction work, written behind the iron curtain (though this is the uncensored original), Roadside Picnic comes across very fresh. It offers an interesting take on the “first contact” genre – no aliens are ever met, only their debris remains. Very grounded within the in media res style, the action is fast, flowing and hard-hitting. Highly recommend.
Tyler: thank you for this Christmas present – you always give thoughtful gifts