Hard to Be a God: An 80s classic shows modern sci-fi how it’s done

An upbeat yet moving tale shows how hardship shapes us for the better, and how even utopia has its drawbacks, says Simon Ings

Hard to Be a God: An 80s classic shows modern sci-fi how it’s done
An upbeat yet moving tale shows how hardship shapes us for the better, and how even utopia has its drawbacks, says Simon Ings