The stainless steel rat by Harry Harrison
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| Author | Harrison, Harry, 1925-2012 |
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| Title | The stainless steel rat |
| Original Publication | United States: Walker Publishing Company, Inc., 1957, pubdate 1960, copyright 1961. |
| Series Title | The Stainless Steel Rat |
| Note | Portions of this book appeared, in somewhat different form, in Astounding Science Fiction for August 1957 ( #70034 ) and Analog Science Fact & Fiction for April 1960 ( #22541 ). |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat |
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| Summary | "The Stainless Steel Rat" by Harry Harrison is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story follows the clever and audacious anti-hero James Bolivar diGriz, known as "Slippery Jim," a master criminal in a futuristic society where crime is nearly nonexistent, making him a unique outlier. The novel promises a thrilling mix of heists, humor, and ingenious escapes as Jim navigates a complex world filled with robots and law enforcement. The opening of the novel introduces readers to diGriz executing a high-stakes heist, one that combines his charming wit with sharp criminal expertise. As he is caught in the act and attempts to evade capture, we witness his playful banter with a police robot and his resourcefulness in escaping disastrous situations. This initial escapade sets the tone for the book, presenting a fast-paced narrative infused with a sense of adventure. The opening positions Jim as a character who thrives in high-pressure scenarios, making it clear that readers can expect a mix of clever antics, moral ambiguity, and social commentary wrapped in the fantastical elements of the sci-fi genre. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Criminals -- Fiction |
| Subject | Police -- Fiction |
| Subject | DiGriz, James Bolivar (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70622 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 131 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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