Captive of the Centaurianess by Poul Anderson

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Author Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001
Illustrator Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990
Title Captive of the Centaurianess
Note Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Captive of the Centaurianess" by Poul Anderson is a science fiction novel likely written in the early 1950s. The story unfolds in a futuristic setting where interplanetary travels are common. The protagonist, Ray Ballantyne, finds himself in a precarious situation as he escapes Earth and boards a ship only to face a cascade of challenges involving the Jovian Confederacy and his unusual cabin mates, including the imposing warrior Dyann Korlas from Alpha Centauri. At the start of the narrative, the tension quickly builds as Ray Ballantyne, a nuclear engineer on the run, experiences a close call with law enforcement at the Ecuador Spaceport. His escape leads him to a space vessel where he meets diverse characters, including the fierce Dyann, who introduces an intriguing dynamic of power and gender roles within the story. The opening portion sets the stage for a thrilling journey, mixing elements of action, upsides of space travel, and engaging character interactions that hint at broader conflicts to come. As Ballantyne navigates his new reality, the arrival of unexpected threats unveils a world rich with adventure and suspense. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Sex role -- Fiction
Subject Adventure stories
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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