King of the Hill by James Blish

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Author Blish, James, 1921-1975
Illustrator Griffith, Fuller
Title King of the Hill
Original Publication United States: Royal Publications, Inc,1955.
Note Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary "King of the Hill" by James Blish is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around Colonel Hal Gascoigne, the sole occupant of Satellite Vehicle 1, who faces a crisis involving the potential bombing of Washington D.C. while grappling with his own deteriorating mental state. The book examines themes of isolation, responsibility, and the psychological toll of advanced warfare technology. The narrative unfolds as Gascoigne receives conflicting orders about deploying hydrogen bombs but struggles with hallucinations and the reality of his situation—no one else is aboard SV-1 but him. As tensions escalate, Peter Harris from the Civilian Intelligence Group (CIG) is sent to provide assistance. In a gripping psychological confrontation, Harris must help Gascoigne confront his delusions and the possibility that the bombs he commands are merely a bluff. The plot culminates in a deep exploration of madness within the confines of power, the weight of command, and the absurdity of military bureaucracy, leading to profound implications about the nature of reality and responsibility in an increasingly complex world. (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 Psychological fiction
Subject Space stations -- Fiction
Subject Nuclear weapons -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 67317
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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