The Book by Michael Shaara

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Author Shaara, Michael, 1929?-1988
Illustrator Hunter, Mel, 1927-2004
Title The Book
Note Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Book" by Michael Shaara is a science fiction narrative written in the early to mid-20th century. The story follows the journey of a young navigator named Beauclaire as he embarks on his first mission into a mysterious cosmic phenomenon known as the Hole in Cygnus. He takes over a ship from the seasoned and troubled crewman Billy Wyatt, who is nearing the end of his career, and together with Cooper, an unpredictable crew member, they explore a planet hidden within the dust cloud, uncovering the lives and culture of its inhabitants. As Beauclaire arrives at the planet, he becomes fascinated by its people, who seem unnaturally calm and lacking curiosity about their world, even in the face of meteor strikes that have ravaged their land. As he learns their language and interacts with them, he discovers they possess a unique book that serves as their spiritual guide, preaching acceptance of pain and the futility of seeking divinity. While Wyatt finds solace in the beauty of the planet and his bond with a local woman named Donna, Beauclaire grapples with the existential implications of his discoveries and the inherent longing of humanity to search for meaning among the stars. The narrative weaves themes of purpose, human nature, and the contrast between the vastness of the universe and the simplicity of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
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EBook-No. 32321
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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