Break a Leg by Jim Harmon
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| Author | Harmon, Jim, 1933-2010 |
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| Illustrator | Gaughan, Jack, 1930-1985 |
| Title | Break a Leg |
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| Summary | "Break a Leg" by Jim Harmon is a science fiction story written in the late 1950s. The book explores the life of Charlie Baxter, an Accident Prone individual aboard a spaceship, as he navigates the challenges of his unique condition in an alien setting. The narrative delves into themes of self-acceptance, the nature of accidents, and the complex dynamics of fear and confidence in the face of adversity. In the plot, Captain Jackson and his crew undertake a re-survey of the planet Moran III with the assistance of the Accident Prone, Charlie Baxter. Baxter’s journey proves tumultuous as he struggles with the burden of his reputation while trying to prove his worth within the crew. After a series of misadventures that put him in significant danger among the planet’s natives, it becomes clear that Baxter must confront his insecurities to survive. As he faces multiple crises, including a confrontation with the planet’s inhabitants and a near-fatal encounter with a geyser, he ultimately comes to terms with his identity as an Accident Prone. The story concludes with the ambiguous suggestion that while Baxter may have learned to adapt to his condition, his acceptance may also lead to unforeseen consequences, leaving readers to ponder the complexities of relying on fate. (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 | Extraterrestrial beings -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space ships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Human-alien encounters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51320 |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 54 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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