Death in Transit by Jerry Sohl

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Author Sohl, Jerry, 1913-2002
Illustrator Emshwiller, Ed, 1925-1990
Title Death in Transit
Original Publication United States: Royal Publications, Inc,1956.
Note Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary "Death in Transit" by Jerry Sohl is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story revolves around the themes of love, loss, and the challenges of isolation, set aboard a starship in transit to a distant colony. The narrative explores both the psychological depth of its characters and the implications of advanced technology in human relationships. The plot follows Clifton, the captain of the ship, who faces the devastating loss of his wife, Karen, after a tragic accident. Struggling with loneliness and grief during the long journey to the colony of Ostarpa, he awakens a young woman named Portia Lavester from cryogenic sleep to find companionship. However, as he attempts to forge a new bond with Portia, he grapples with memories of Karen and the reality of his situation. The story takes a dark turn as Clifton's emotional turmoil culminates in a desperate act, revealing the complexities of love and the consequences of trying to escape one's grief. Ultimately, "Death in Transit" delves into the nature of human connection and the haunting presence of those we have lost. (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 Widowers -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Space ships -- Fiction
Subject Interstellar travel -- Fiction
Subject Loneliness -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 67457
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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