A Fine Day for Dying by John Martin
"A Fine Day for Dying" by John Martin is a science fiction novella written during the early 1950s. The book explores themes of death, existentialism, and the absurdity of life through a satirical lens. It centers around the concept of a company called Nepenthe, Inc., which offers clients the ultimate escape from the burdens of existence by orchestrating their deaths in a meticulously planned manner. The story follows the protagonist, Condemeign, who
has chosen Nepenthe as the venue for his demise. He embarks on a journey to a luxurious facility in space, driven by nihilistic beliefs and a sense of futility towards life. Throughout the narrative, Condemeign interacts with various characters, including enigmatic attendants and the director, Dr. Munro, who provide darkly humorous reflections on the nature of death and the human condition. As Condemeign navigates through the surreal and unsettling environment of Nepenthe, he ultimately realizes that the freedom he sought might be more complicated—and dangerous—than anticipated. The unfolding events reveal a sinister twist that challenges his views on life, loyalty, and the reasons behind one’s desire to die. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Martin, John |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Vestal, Herman B., 1916-2007 |
| Title | A Fine Day for Dying |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Suicide -- Fiction |
| Subject | Space stations -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 64019 |
| Release Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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