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Title: The Man the Martians Made
Note: Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "The Man the Martians Made" by Frank Belknap Long is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The book explores the harsh realities and psychological challenges faced by humans living in a Martian construction camp, where survival is fraught with danger and the haunting presence of an elusive Martian race looms. The narrative delves into themes of human nature, existential dread, and the brutal struggles against both the environment and each other. The story revolves around the lives of a group of human settlers on Mars, particularly focusing on Tom and his companions as they navigate the turmoil within their camp after the gruesome murder of a harmless man named Ned. Amidst the tension, the machinations of a man named Larsen provoke chaos, revealing the darker sides of human nature. As suspicions arise, and justice becomes a dangerous game, the settlers are confronted not only by their violent impulses but also by the unsettling whispers of the Martians, suggesting a lurking malevolence. The novel culminates in a visceral showdown that unveils the complex interplay of fear, jealousy, and primal instincts while leaving readers with lingering questions about the human psyche and the influence of the Martians. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Long, Frank Belknap, 1903-1994
EBook No.: 29432
Published: Jul 17, 2009
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Man the Martians Made
Note: Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Man the Martians Made" by Frank Belknap Long is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The book explores the harsh realities and psychological challenges faced by humans living in a Martian construction camp, where survival is fraught with danger and the haunting presence of an elusive Martian race looms. The narrative delves into themes of human nature, existential dread, and the brutal struggles against both the environment and each other. The story revolves around the lives of a group of human settlers on Mars, particularly focusing on Tom and his companions as they navigate the turmoil within their camp after the gruesome murder of a harmless man named Ned. Amidst the tension, the machinations of a man named Larsen provoke chaos, revealing the darker sides of human nature. As suspicions arise, and justice becomes a dangerous game, the settlers are confronted not only by their violent impulses but also by the unsettling whispers of the Martians, suggesting a lurking malevolence. The novel culminates in a visceral showdown that unveils the complex interplay of fear, jealousy, and primal instincts while leaving readers with lingering questions about the human psyche and the influence of the Martians. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Long, Frank Belknap, 1903-1994
EBook No.: 29432
Published: Jul 17, 2009
Downloads: 70
Language: English
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.