The Spy in the Elevator by Donald E. Westlake
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| Author | Westlake, Donald E., 1933-2008 |
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| Illustrator | West |
| Title | The Spy in the Elevator |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Spy in the Elevator" by Donald E. Westlake is a satirical science fiction novella written in the early 1960s. Set in a dystopian future where society lives in vertical Projects due to a devastated outside world, the story follows a young man, Edmund Rice, who is faced with the absurdity of life when an unexpected event disrupts his plans to propose to his girlfriend, Linda. The book explores themes of love, anxiety, and societal paranoia against the backdrop of a space-age setting filled with spies and military oversight. The narrative details Rice's frantic day as he struggles against a series of misfortunes, primarily centered around a malfunctioning elevator that traps a spy within it. As he battles his frustration and tries to reach Linda, the plot unfolds with dark humor and absurd twists. When Rice finally encounters the spy, a frenzied maniac who believes he can convince the world that life outside the Projects is safe, tensions rise amid philosophical debates about freedom, survival, and the human condition. Ultimately, Rice’s ordeal culminates in his heroism, resulting in unexpected romance prospects, even as he grapples with his dashed dreams of love. The novella's blend of humor, social commentary, and unexpected action makes it an engaging read for those interested in speculative fiction. (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 | Apocalyptic fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51687 |
| Release Date | Apr 7, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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