The life watch by Lester Del Rey

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Author Del Rey, Lester, 1915-1993
Title The life watch
Original Publication New York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1954.
Note Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Life Watch" by Lester del Rey is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The story revolves around themes of alien encounter and human survival as the protagonist, Dr. William Norden, finds himself grappling with the psychological trauma of surviving an attack by a mysterious alien race bent on exterminating humanity. The narrative delves into the collision between human emotion and mechanical logic, as Norden attempts to reclaim his own identity while serving a critical role in the defense against the alien threat. In the tale, Dr. Norden, initially presumed to be one of the last surviving humans after witnessing the brutal abduction of his colleague by aliens, struggles with his mental state and the chilling implications of living in the shadow of an omnipresent enemy. As he is rescued and brought to a new base, he becomes embroiled in the desperate scientific efforts to devise a way to detect and shield humanity from the aliens. Throughout the course of his work and interaction with the base's personnel, including his assistant Pat, he uncovers layers of conspiracy regarding his own existence and the manipulative nature of the aliens. Ultimately, as he develops a weapon based on a unique understanding of life and its energy signatures, the narrative evolves into a gripping exploration of vengeance, identity, and the complexity of war against a ruthless foe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject War stories
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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