Chimera World by Wilbur S. Peacock
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| Author | Peacock, Wilbur S., 1911-1979 |
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| Title | Chimera World |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Chimera World" by Wilbur S. Peacock is a science fiction novel that was likely written in the early to mid-20th century, during the post-war era when the genre began to explore complex themes of existence and identity. The book centers around the strange and mysterious occurrences that unfold on the planet Venus, where the protagonist, Don Denton, discovers that he has been declared dead in a world where strange, animated creatures manipulate the living, blurring the lines between life and death. In "Chimera World," Don Denton, a trouble shooter for the Inter-World Mining Corporation, embarks on a mission to investigate the disappearance of shipments of valuable oil from the rare Lanka plants on Venus. Accompanied by Jean Palmer, the daughter of the station's manager, Denton uncovers a horrific reality: the camp he arrives at is eerily deserted, and the workers he encounters are not alive in the conventional sense. As the story unfolds, Denton learns that a slug-like creature has been controlling the minds of the workers and had attempted to impose the same fate upon him. Battling both external threats and his own mental turmoil, Denton ultimately unravels the mystery, rescues Jean, and confronts the otherworldly beings, leading to a climax filled with action and ethical dilemmas of life and consciousness. The narrative intertwines elements of adventure, horror, and psychological struggle, making it a compelling read for fans of classic science fiction. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Venus (Planet) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63309 |
| Release Date | Sep 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 73 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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