Citadel by Algis Budrys

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Author Budrys, Algis, 1931-2008
Illustrator Van Dongen, H. R., 1920-2010
Title Citadel
Note Reading ease score: 75.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Citadel" by Algis Budrys is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The book explores themes of human interaction, societal structures, and the complexities of extraterrestrial relations through the lens of an oppressive galactic bureaucracy. Its narrative follows individuals grappling with personal and societal responsibilities amidst the vastness of space, highlighting the struggles between personal desires and the demands of an intricate political landscape. The story centers on Martin Holliday, an aging man who seeks peace by colonizing a planet, only to become entangled in the machinations of the Solar Union's government, which is increasingly threatened by the ambitions of an alien civilization, the Dovenilids. As Holliday attempts to secure a final refuge, he unwittingly becomes a pawn in a larger game of interstellar politics, necessitating a close examination of his situation by Secretary Marlowe and his assistant Mead. They manipulate circumstances for their own purposes while trying to navigate an impending confrontation with the intelligent but ruthless Dovenilids. This narrative not only examines the personal costs of ambition and the quest for autonomy but also critiques the absurdities of bureaucratic governance and the often chaotic nature of human endeavors in the galaxy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Space colonies -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 26191
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Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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