Asteroid of Fear by Raymond Z. Gallun
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| Author | Gallun, Raymond Z., 1911-1994 |
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| Title | Asteroid of Fear |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Asteroid of Fear" by Raymond Z. Gallun is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s, a period marked by the post-World War II fascination with space exploration. The book centers on the themes of survival and human resilience as it follows John Endlich, a new settler trying to make a life for his family on the harsh and desolate asteroid Vesta. The narrative reflects on the challenges of homesteading in space, the psychological strain of isolation, and the clash with dangerous miners who embody the raw, untamed side of interplanetary life. In "Asteroid of Fear," John Endlich and his family arrive on Vesta with hopes of establishing a prosperous homestead. Unfortunately, they encounter hostility from a group of rough asteroid miners, particularly Alf Neely, who taunt and threaten them. As tensions escalate, Endlich struggles with his impulse to fight back versus the need to protect his family. The story unfolds with themes of fear, bravery, and eventual resolution as Endlich learns to stand up for himself in an unpredictable environment, ultimately finding a way to forge a new life and community on the asteroid amidst the remnants of a once-thriving civilization. The plot weaves together personal conflict, the desire for belonging, and a hopeful vision of restoring life to a barren landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Space colonies -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32780 |
| Release Date | Jun 12, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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