Shock Treatment by Stanley Mullen
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Author | Mullen, Stanley, 1911-1974 |
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Title | Shock Treatment |
Note | Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Summary | "Shock Treatment" by Stanley Mullen is a science fiction novella written in the early 1950s. Set against the backdrop of Venusport, the narrative explores the dark and chaotic elements of life within a futuristic society plagued by violence, madness, and existential dread. The story chiefly revolves around Spud Newlin, a bar worker with a nefarious past, who becomes embroiled in a mission involving a mysterious woman named Songeen, who seeks to retrieve her husband, a scientist teetering on the brink of insanity. The plot unfolds as Newlin reluctantly accepts a dangerous job from Songeen to confront her husband, Genarion, whose strange existence reveals the delicate balance between sanity and madness in a universe where desperation leads to uncanny phenomena. As he enters Genarion's realm, Newlin encounters a world transformed by bizarre technology and mind-bending experiences, which culminate in a confrontation that alters both characters' destinies. The narrative ultimately escalates to a revelation about Newlin's own madness and the fate of humanity, conveying themes of love, identity, and the struggle for freedom in a universe riddled with chaos. As Newlin and Songeen are drawn into a larger cosmic conflict, the story raises profound questions about sanity and the moral implications of wielding ultimate power in a fractured world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
Subject | Science fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 32709 |
Release Date | Jun 6, 2010 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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