Hard to Be a God

Don Rumata has been sent from Earth to the medieval kingdom of Arkanar with instructions to observe and to save what he can. Masquerading as an arrogant nobleman, a dueler, and a brawler, he is never defeated, but yet he can never kill. With his doubt and compassion, and his deep love for a local girl named Kira, Rumata wants to save the kingdom from the machinations of Don Reba, the first minister to the king. But given his orders, what role can he play? This long overdue translation will reintroduce one of the most profound Soviet-era novels to an eager audience.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Published: 06/01/2014
ISBN: 9781613748282
Pages: 246
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 8.44h x 5.53w x 0.61d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 04/21/2014
Library Journal 06/15/2014 pg. 68