Moon of memory by Bryce Walton
"Moon of Memory" by Bryce Walton is a science fiction novel written during the early 1950s. The story revolves around themes of escape, identity, and the search for happiness in a dystopian future, specifically on the red planet Mars and its moon, Deimos. This narrative engages with the psychological and emotional struggles of its protagonist in a society that has repressive socio-political structures. The plot follows the character Barstac, an infamous criminal
who escapes from a Martian prison with the help of Marian Sayers, a wealthy and adventurous woman who is infatuated with the notion of his legend. After evading capture, Barstac's focus is on reaching Deimos, a mysterious place said to offer an otherworldly escape from reality. Throughout their journey, Barstac becomes caught in a web of memories and emotions, as he grapples with his past and a profound betrayal by Marian, who later reveals her motive rooted in vengeance over her deceased husband, a victim of Barstac’s violent past. As they encounter the enigmatic Martians, who harbor deep therapeutic powers, the novel explores the complexities of remorse, escapism, and the possibility of redemption in a world steeped in forgotten joys. Ultimately, the book confronts the dual nature of human existence—caught between dreams and harsh realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Walton, Bryce, 1918-1988 |
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| Illustrator | Luros, Milton, 1911-1999 |
| Title | Moon of memory |
| Original Publication | United States: Columbia Publications, Inc., 1950. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Martians -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mars (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Criminals -- Fiction |
| Subject | Deimos (Satellite) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70501 |
| Release Date | Apr 8, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 101 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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