Was Zona really even about the film? Or more about the author's experience of it at different stages of his life? That said, Roadside Picnic is a very atmosphe

Was Zona really even about the film? Or more about the author's experience of it at different stages of his life? That said, Roadside Picnic is a very atmospheric and captivating story on its own right. It really fleshes out the backstory - if you like the movie, read it.