Matt Shaw answers “Uugggh which translation should I read?”

Tamás Fábián asked this question about Roadside Picnic:

Uugggh which translation should I read?

Matt Shaw By all means, the Olena Bormashenko translation; the 2012 Chicago Review Press is the best English language edition. Ms Bormashenko's translation is n…moreBy all means, the Olena Bormashenko translation; the 2012 Chicago Review Press is the best English language edition. Ms Bormashenko's translation is not only more fluid and true to the Russian, but is correct -- the earlier translation has errors, like replacing "thirteen years" with "thirty years" in the Prelude. Be advised, though: read carefully because there are no wasted words. Enjoy!(less)

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