9/10

This book is really weird. It can be described as a sci-fi fairy tale. A brilliant example of Soviet satire. It is extremely funny and witty. Highly recommended to every sci-fi or fantasy fan.

9/10

This book definitely deserved to win Hugo, Nebula and Locus awards! A proper sci-fi classic.
A really cool premise with fantastic execution.

6/10

Some interesting ideas but bogged down with boring and somewhat annoying parts. Often it felt try too hard with all the Victorian language and literary references. Should've been much shorter.