Potential Enemy by Mack Reynolds

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Author Reynolds, Mack, 1917-1983
Title Potential Enemy
Note Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Potential Enemy" by Mack Reynolds is a science fiction novel written in the early 1950s. The book centers on humanity's first contact with a seemingly alien intelligence that has been secretly cohabiting Earth for centuries, ultimately delving into themes of fear, prejudice, and the human tendency to perceive even potential friends as threats. The narrative follows a seasoned journalist who becomes embroiled in the conflicting paradigms of xenophobia and diplomacy when the elusive beings reveal their presence. The story unfolds as Markham Gray becomes the first human to communicate with an alien species, only to discover that they are tiny descendants of terrestrial life, having developed advanced intelligence while remaining hidden from humanity. As Gray seeks to understand their intentions, the military, driven by fear and a desire for dominance, resolves to annihilate the alien presence, viewing them as a potential enemy rather than a possible ally. Throughout the novel, Gray wrestles with the moral implications of humanity's instinct to eliminate perceived threats, building towards a compelling commentary on the nature of human interaction with other intelligent life and the risks of perpetuating cycles of hostility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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