Retief of the Red-Tape Mountain by Keith Laumer

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Author Laumer, Keith, 1925-1993
Illustrator Gaughan, Jack, 1930-1985
Title Retief of the Red-Tape Mountain
Note Reading ease score: 87.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Retief of the Red-Tape Mountain" by Keith Laumer is a science fiction novella penned in the early 1960s. This book centers around the themes of diplomacy, conflict resolution, and the absurdities of bureaucratic procedures as the protagonist navigates interspecies tensions and misunderstandings on a distant planet. The story follows Vice-Consul Retief, who is dispatched to the troubled world of Adobe to mediate a crisis between human settlers and the indigenous alien species known as the Flap-jacks. As he arrives, Retief finds himself amidst ongoing conflict, including a war initiated by misunderstandings and unprovoked violence. Utilizing his diplomatic skills, Retief cleverly restructures the situation, leading to a comical yet effective resolution involving food, drink, and a rather unconventional sporting contest, ultimately securing peace and a new agreement that honors both the settlers and the Flap-jacks. Through humor and wit, Laumer explores how effective communication can triumph over red tape, showcasing the often ridiculous nature of bureaucratic protocols in a fantastical setting. (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 Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
Subject Life on other planets -- Fiction
Subject Space colonies -- Fiction
Subject Retief (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Diplomats -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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