Snail on the Slope

Summary

«Snail on the Slope» is a philosophical novel written by the Strugatsky brothers, featuring two parallel storylines. The first follows Peretz, an employee of a mysterious Administration, as he tries to understand the nature of the Forest surrounding the institution. The Forest is depicted as a living, enigmatic place, full of dangers and mysteries. The second storyline centers on Candide, who finds himself in a village within the Forest, struggling to survive in this strange and hostile world. Both protagonists seek answers to their questions, confronting bureaucracy, absurdity, and the incomprehensible forces of nature. The novel explores themes of human knowledge, powerlessness against nature, and the absurdity of existence.