Subject to Change by Ron Goulart

"Subject to Change" by Ron Goulart is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story delves into the bizarre and surreal aspects of identity and transformation, exploring themes of self-discovery and the nature of reality through the lens of a unique narrative style. The book primarily revolves around the concept of physical transformation and its implications on personal relationships and societal norms. The plot follows Pendleton, a man returning to San Francisco after a two-month absence, eager to reconnect with his fiancée, Beth. Upon his return, Pendleton finds himself embroiled in a series of surreal events, revealing that Beth has developed the ability to transform into various objects and even animals, which she uses to fulfill her impulses of theft and experimentation. As Pendleton grapples with Beth's unusual behavior and her intense desire for freedom in self-expression, he is drawn into a chaotic emotional landscape filled with confusion and conflict. Their relationship is tested as Pendleton struggles to understand Beth's need to change and the consequences that arise, culminating in a dramatic and tragic confrontation that challenges the very essence of who they are. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Goulart, Ron, 1933-2022
Illustrator Harman
Title Subject to Change
Series Title Produced from Galaxy Magazine December 1960
Credits Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 95.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject San Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction
Subject Shapeshifting -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 51571
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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