Check and Checkmate by Walter M. Miller

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Author Miller, Walter M., 1923-1996
Illustrator Beecham, Tom, 1926-2000
Title Check and Checkmate
Note Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Check and Checkmate" by Walter M. Miller, Jr. is a science fiction novella written in the early 1950s. The story explores themes of political isolation, espionage, and the complexities of diplomacy amidst a backdrop of Cold War-era tensions. It delves into the consequences of communication breakdowns and the challenges of leadership in a dystopian world where power dynamics are influenced by both the masses and subterfuge. The plot centers on John Smith XVI, the President of the Western Federation of Autonomous States, who is navigating a precarious political landscape defined by an artificial communication barrier with the East. As he attempts to establish a diplomatic relationship with Ivan Ivanovitch IX, the leader of the Asian Proletarian League, the narrative reveals the absurdities and dangers of their political machinations. The unmasking of both leaders leads to a realization of their precarious positions — both are trapped in systems that may betray them and manipulated by external forces. The story culminates in a high-stakes confrontation, highlighting the themes of identity, trust, and the relentless nature of conflict in governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Political fiction
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EBook-No. 32837
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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