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Pohl, Frederik
1919
2013
Pohl, Frederick
Pohl, Frederik George, Jr.
MacCreigh, James
Lavond, Paul Dennis
Emshwiller, Ed
1925
1990
Emsh
Emsh, Ed
Alexander, Ed
Emshwiller, Edmund A.
Willer
EMSH
The Day of the Boomer Dukes
Produced from Future Science Fiction No. 30 1956.
Produced by Greg Weeks, Stephen Blundell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
"The Day of the Boomer Dukes" by Frederik Pohl is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. This intriguing work delves into the themes of time travel and societal chaos, exploring the clash of three different groups in a future world. Through its narrative, the book examines the consequences of historical escapism and the absurdities it can lead to. The story follows the character Foraminifera 9, a time traveler who is discontent with his existence in the 28th century. Seeking adventure, he ventures back in time to the era of the Mafia, but his arrival sparks unintended chaos. He becomes embroiled with two rival gangs, the Boomer Dukes and the Leopards, both of whom are fascinated and bewildered by his futuristic weapons and mannerisms. As the narrative unfolds, Pohl presents a blend of dark humor and social commentary, revealing how technology and ambition collide with traditional criminal organizations, ultimately leading to a confrontation with unexpected consequences. The novel creatively questions the nature of adventure and the impact of one's choices on society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Science fiction
Time travel -- Fiction
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Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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