Doomed City

Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, renowned Russian science fiction masters, are often hailed as the greatest in the genre. Surprisingly, their most cherished novel, hailed by readers worldwide as their magnum opus, has remained unpublished in English until now. The Doomed City, considered highly politically risky, was kept hidden even from their closest companions for 16 years. Only during perestroika in the late 1980s, was it finally published in Russia, making it their last work to see the light of day.

The setting of The Doomed City revolves around an experimental city where the sun rises in the morning and sets at night. Enclosed by an abyss on one side and a seemingly unscalable wall on the other, this city is inhabited by individuals plucked from 20th-century history, from various times and places. These inhabitants are then left to govern themselves, all while being subject to rules established by enigmatic Mentors.

The story follows Andrei Voronin, a young astronomer who was taken from Leningrad in the 1950s. Despite initially working as a garbage collector in the city, Voronin remains a fervent believer in the Experiment. As the city faces increasingly nightmarish scenarios, Voronin ascends the political ladder, ultimately wreaking devastating consequences.

Now, English-speaking readers can finally immerse themselves in the world of The Doomed City, experiencing the Strugatskys' masterful storytelling that captivated audiences around the globe.

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