| Author |
Samachson, Joseph, 1906-1980 |
| Title |
No star's land
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| Original Publication |
New York, NY: King-Size Publications, Inc., 1954.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"No Star's Land" by William Morrison is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. The narrative explores the theme of misperception regarding size and power, focusing on the plight of two newlywed astronauts, Jan and Karin, who become entangled in a cosmic conflict between two enormous stars. Through their experience, the author delves into the resilience of the human spirit when faced with seemingly insurmountable odds. In the story, Jan and Karin find themselves marooned in space after their ship comes to an inexplicable halt while traversing the dangerous region between two battling stars. As they struggle to comprehend their situation and the mysterious forces at play, their relationship is tested amid the growing tension. They soon realize that the stars are engaged in a fierce battle, and they are trapped in the middle—akin to a bird caught in a battlefield. When all seems lost, Jan devises a daring plan that exploits the ignorance of the star entities, allowing them a chance to escape. Ultimately, this harrowing experience rekindles their bond, leading to a new understanding of love and partnership against the backdrop of cosmic chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Space ships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Outer space -- Exploration -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Honeymoons -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Newlyweds -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Stars -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73357 |
| Release Date |
Apr 8, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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