You Too Can Be A Millionaire by Noel M. Loomis
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| Author | Loomis, Noel M., 1905-1969 |
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| Title | You Too Can Be A Millionaire |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "You Too Can Be A Millionaire" by Noel M. Loomis is a science fiction novella written in the early 1950s. Set in a dystopian future where citizens' lives are governed by a point system, the story delves into the absurdity of a society where money is obsolete, and individuals compete to accumulate points to avoid falling into debt. The narrative focuses on Mark Renner, who struggles to find purpose in a monotonous existence ruled by the Central Audit Bureau, the governing body that oversees the point system. The story follows Mark as he navigates this bizarre world, marked by a lack of meaningful work and a focus on collecting points. When he meets an elderly woman, Penelope, known as "Point-Plus-Pearlie," she introduces him to the underground game of manipulating the system to accrue points through creative and dishonest means. Together, they engage in increasingly elaborate schemes, culminating in Mark’s goal of amassing a million points. However, as he becomes more successful, he attracts the attention of the central authority, leading to a realization that the struggle for points may be a way to escape the apathy that plagues society. Ultimately, the novella critiques the emptiness of a life driven purely by systematized gain, presenting a narrative that is both engaging and thought-provoking. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32907 |
| Release Date | Jun 20, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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