Weapon by Jesse F. Bone

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Author Bone, Jesse F. (Jesse Franklin), 1916-2006
Illustrator Bernklau
Title Weapon
Original Publication New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1961.
Note Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net
Summary "Weapon" by J. F. Bone is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story focuses on a war between humanity and an alien race known as the Eglani, exploring themes of conflict, identity, and the consequences of war. Set in a time when space travel and advanced military technology dominate, the narrative follows Commander Alton Fiske and his experiences aboard the starship Dauntless as the crew grapples with the harsh realities of interstellar warfare. The plot centers around Commander Fiske and his discussions about family and war, particularly his relationship with his wife Ellen as she copes with his frequent absences due to military duties. As the Dauntless engages in combat with the Eglani, the crew realizes the devastating impact of their actions and the psychological toll of the conflict. The narrative takes a turn when they discover that their emotional and humanistic approach to communication can effectively disrupt the enemy's coordinated attacks. Ultimately, the story culminates in an unexpected turn of events where the Eglani surrender, prompting reflections on the nature of victory and morality in warfare. Through Fiske's journey, Bone raises questions about the impact of warfare on both victors and the vanquished, suggesting that the outcomes of conflicts are often more complex than mere military victories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Space warfare -- Fiction
Subject Human-alien encounters -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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