Rescue Squad by Thomas J. O'Hara
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About this eBook
| Author | O'Hara, Thomas J. |
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| Title | Rescue Squad |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Rescue Squad" by Thomas J. O'Hara is a science fiction story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around a mail pilot, Hal Burnett, who faces a dire situation after his ship, MR4, is knocked off course and drifts perilously close to the Sun. The book is a gripping exploration of fear, isolation, and the psychological impact of space travel, illustrating the challenges faced by individuals in extreme situations. In the plot, Hal Burnett, the young and inexperienced pilot, grapples with doubts about his own capabilities as he confronts an impending disaster in space. After miscalculating his trajectory, he finds himself trapped in a ship with rising temperatures and no means of escape. Following a desperate radio transmission to Earth, he learns that a rescue mission is on the way, but the truth reveals a more harrowing reality. The government has administered a drug to keep him calm during the anticipated wait for help, obscuring the arrival of the rescue tug's true timeline and ultimately leading to tragedy. The narrative delves deep into Hal's psyche, revealing his struggles with self-doubt and parental expectations, culminating in a poignant and unsettling conclusion about the cost of survival in the depths of space. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Space flight -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29822 |
| Release Date | Aug 27, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 53 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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