The Inquisitor by Robert Silverberg
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"The Inquisitor" by Randall Garrett is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century, specifically during the 1950s. The story revolves around Conway Kroll, an interrogator working for a totalitarian state, where he is tasked with extracting information from prisoners accused of treason. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, morality, and the nature of truth within a oppressive regime. The plot follows Kroll as he conducts brutal interrogations using a robotic
Inquisitor that ruthlessly tortures prisoners until they provide the state with the desired information. Throughout the story, Kroll is confronted by various prisoners demonstrating their strength and resolve despite the imminent torture. The final examination of Kroll himself culminates in a dramatic twist; after expressing doubt about the state's righteousness, he becomes a target, showcasing how blind loyalty can lead to one's own downfall. This shocking conclusion reflects on the moral ambiguities of authority and the consequences of unquestioningly following the state, leaving readers to ponder the complexities of right and wrong in a highly controlled society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Silverberg, Robert, 1935- |
|---|---|
| Dubious author | Garrett, Randall, 1927-1987 |
| Title | The Inquisitor |
| Series Title | Produced from Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy December 1956 |
| Note | Magazine credits Randall Garrett, but the Internet Speculative Fiction Database says actually by Robert Silverberg. |
| Credits | Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Dystopias -- Fiction |
| Subject | Torture -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65728 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-65728-8 |
| Release Date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 456 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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