Scanners live in vain by Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger

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Author Linebarger, Paul Myron Anthony, 1913-1966
Title Scanners live in vain
Original Publication Los Angeles: Fantasy Publishing Co., 1950.
Series Title The Instrumentality of Mankind
Note Reading ease score: 85.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scanners_Live_in_Vain
Credits Al Haines
Summary "Scanners Live in Vain" by Cordwainer Smith is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The book delves into the themes of sacrifice, duty, and the profound emotional and physical impacts of space travel on humanity. It explores the lives of Scanners, specially trained individuals who navigate the challenges of space, while intertwining elements of personal struggle and societal responsibility. The narrative follows Martel, a Scanner who grapples with the emotional disconnect caused by his profession. He experiences resentment and yearning for a more human existence, evidenced by his interactions with his wife, Luci, and his fellow Scanners. When a critical emergency summons him away from a moment of respite, he becomes embroiled in a conspiracy against Adam Stone, a scientist who claims to have found a solution to the debilitating pain of space travel. As Martel navigates the complexities of loyalty, love, and duty, he ultimately rebels against the conventions of his kind, risking his life to prevent the destruction of a fellow human. The story culminates in a profound revelation about identity and the potential for redemption, intertwining personal choice with the broader fate of humanity in the cosmos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Conspiracies -- Fiction
Subject Inventors -- Fiction
Subject Space travelers -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 73886
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 17, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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