| Author |
Pohl, Frederik, 1919-2013 |
| Illustrator |
Francis, Dick |
| Title |
The Hated
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 95.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Hated" by Paul Flehr is a science fiction novel written during the late 1950s. The book explores the psychological aftermath of a space mission to Mars and delves into themes of trauma, hate, and violent retribution among crew members. It captures the complexities of human emotions and relationships that emerge in the confined, high-stress environment of space travel. The story follows the protagonist, Byron, a troubled astronaut returning from a mission to Mars, grappling with his memories and unresolved animosities toward his fellow crew members, particularly one he refers to as "Chowderhead." As he navigates through bars and encounters with various women, Byron's suppressed rage surfaces, revealing the mental fracturing imposed by the mission's psychological conditioning that prevents astronauts from harming each other. Throughout his journey, the narrative builds tension as Byron seeks to confront Chowderhead, encapsulating his inner turmoil and the brutal mental scars inflicted by his experiences in space. Ultimately, the book serves as a poignant commentary on the struggle to reintegrate into society after traumatic events and the internal battles that define one's sense of identity and agency. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
29503 |
| Release Date |
Jul 24, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 30, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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