Tale Of The Troika by Arkady Strugatsky
A Fantastical Journey Through Bureaucracy and Absurdity
This satirical science fiction novel delves into the absurdities of bureaucratic systems through the lens of a fantastical world. Set in a research institute that explores parallel universes, the story follows a group of scientists and bureaucrats as they navigate the complexities of an expedition to a mysterious Zone inhabited by mythical creatures and governed by illogical and arbitrary rules. The narrative humorously critiques the inefficiency, corruption, and power struggles inherent in bureaucratic institutions, using the fantastical elements of the story to highlight the absurdity of administrative red tape and the often Kafkaesque nature of governmental and organizational procedures.
The 13721st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1968
- Nationality
- Russian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- Russian
- Avg User Rating
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(5.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- Tale of the Troika
- The Tale of the Troika
- Сказка о Тройке
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- 100 Main Fantasy and Science-Fiction Books (www.mirf.ru (Russian))