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Piper, H. Beam
1904
1964
Piper, Henry Beam
Piper, Horace Beam
Schoenherr, John
1935
2010
Schoenherr, Jack
Schoenherr, John (John Carl)
Space Viking
Produced from Analog Science Fact—Science Fiction November 1962, December 1962, January 1963, and February 1963.
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Viking
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"Space Viking" by H. Beam Piper is a science fiction novel written in the early 1960s. The story explores themes of vengeance, ambition, and the consequences of actions in a futuristic setting filled with space exploration and political intrigue. The novel's protagonist appears to be Lucas Trask, who finds himself enmeshed in complex relationships and ominous threats surrounding his impending marriage to Lady Elaine Karvall." At the start of "Space Viking," the narrative introduces Lucas and Elaine at an event filled with music, laughter, and anticipation of their wedding. However, tension brews in the background, primarily due to the disturbed Lord Andray Dunnan, who is infatuated with Elaine and harbors a deep-seated obsession that leads him to threaten the couple's happiness. As the wedding unfolds, Dunnan's madness culminates in a tragic and violent attack that sends both Lucas and the reader on a tumultuous path of vengeance against him. Following the unfolding chaos, Lucas vows to embrace the persona of a Space Viking, setting the stage for a quest filled with danger and moral conflict as he seeks retribution for the life and love he has lost. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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