The Madman From Earth by Keith Laumer

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Author Laumer, Keith, 1925-1993
Illustrator Smith, T. A.
Title The Madman From Earth
Note Reading ease score: 87.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Madman From Earth" by Keith Laumer is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story revolves around the character J. Retief, a Terrestrial diplomat assigned to the alien world of Groac, where he navigates complex cultural differences and political intrigue. The narrative explores themes of diplomacy, misunderstandings between species, and the consequences of past actions. In the book, Retief faces the bureaucratic challenges of his position while uncovering a sinister incident from the past involving a Terrestrial cruiser that disappeared near Groac. As he digs deeper, he learns about involvement in a cover-up related to the fate of its crew, leading him to confront Groacian officials. The story combines elements of humor and tension as Retief maneuvers through alien politics, revealing both his intelligence and determination in his efforts to bring to light the truth about the elusive cruiser while also engaging with the peculiarities of Groacian culture. Ultimately, the tale examines the complexities of interstellar diplomacy and the importance of understanding in building relationships between vastly different societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Life on other planets -- Fiction
Subject Retief (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Diplomats -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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