The Hour of the Bull

Brief Overview

The novel «The Hour of the Bull» by Ivan Efremov describes an expedition of Earthlings to the planet Tormance, located in the Cygnus star system. The planet is engulfed in a brutal dictatorship, where the elite rule and the majority of the population lives in poverty and oppression. The main characters, members of the starship «Dark Flame» crew, face numerous challenges and dangers as they try to help the inhabitants of Tormance break free from tyranny and build a new, just society. The novel raises important questions about freedom, justice, and human dignity.