Animat by Basil Wells

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Author Wells, Basil, 1912-2003
Title Animat
Note Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Animat" by Basil Wells is a science fiction novel written in the late 1940s. Set on the inhospitable planet Venus, the story explores the themes of identity and humanity through the experiences of an android named J46 (Jay Forsix) and his companions, a group of survivors following a crash landing. The narrative delves into the blurred lines between man and machine, while characters grapple with their survival in a hostile environment inhabited by strange creatures. The plot follows Jay Forsix, an android who discovers he may have human qualities and memories as he seeks to protect his human companions, including the ambitious Ina Haan and the privileged Thela Draper. After their ship, the "Sun Maiden", crashes, they must fend off aggressive frog-like natives known as the butrads while trying to uncover the secret of their own identities. As tensions rise between the human characters and their feelings for one another, particularly between Jay and Ina, the narrative escalates into conflict and betrayal. Ultimately, the story raises questions about loyalty and the nature of existence, culminating in a struggle for survival that tests the bonds of trust among the characters. (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 Castaways -- Fiction
Subject Venus (Planet) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 64595
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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