In the Cards by Alan Cogan

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Author Cogan, Alan
Illustrator Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990
Title In the Cards
Note Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "In the Cards" by Alan Cogan is a science fiction narrative written in the mid-20th century. The story delves into the implications of time travel through a device called the Grundy Projector, allowing individuals to peer into their future for personal insight. The book explores the drastic impact of knowing one's future and how this knowledge affects relationships and life decisions. The plot centers around Gerald, who anticipates his marriage to Marge while using the time projector to glimpse their life together two years down the line. Disturbingly, he witnesses a future filled with conflict and despair between them, leading him to question whether to proceed with their wedding. As society becomes engulfed in time projection, Gerald realizes that knowing the future could deterministically dictate people's actions, often leading to self-fulfilling prophecies. Eventually, unable to cope with their predicted fate, Gerald and Marge decide to escape to the past, only to find themselves grappling with new challenges while subtly navigating their predetermined lives. The narrative raises questions about free will, destiny, and how knowledge of the future can profoundly alter human behavior, leaving readers to consider the value of uncertainty in life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Time travel -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 32853
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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