Project Gutenberg 2016-03-13 Public domain in the USA. 182 Leiber, Fritz 1910 1992 Leiber, Fritz Reuter Dillon, Diane 1933 Dillon, Diane Claire Sorber Dillon, Leo 1933 2012 Bullet with His Name Produced from Galaxy Science Fiction July 1958 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Bullet with His Name" by Fritz Leiber is a science fiction novella written in the late 1950s. This thought-provoking work explores the intricacies of human choices and the consequences of one's actions, set against a backdrop of surreal experiences and inexplicable gifts bestowed upon its protagonist, Ernie Meeker. The narrative addresses the struggles of an ordinary man who unexpectedly receives extraordinary capabilities, compelling readers to ponder the nature of potential and responsibility. The story follows Ernie Meeker, an average man whose life takes a bizarre turn when he gains a series of extraordinary gifts from unknown cosmic beings. Among these gifts are an everlasting razor blade, the ability to read at a glance, and an uncanny insight into human behavior. However, as he grapples with these newfound powers, Ernie finds himself overwhelmed and conflicted, leading him to reject many of the gifts and ultimately resulting in unforeseen consequences. The climax unveils a tragic end as Ernie's choices culminate in his demise, serving as a poignant reflection on the weight of one's decisions and the potential dark paths of self-denial. Throughout, Leiber crafts a tale that intertwines personal growth with the exploration of higher powers, leaving readers to question what it truly means to embrace one's gifts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Science fiction Chicago (Ill.) -- Fiction PS Text Science Fiction Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels 98938 2025-07-20T13:53:08.674563 text/html 75712 2024-10-23T00:10:20 text/html 303915 2025-07-20T13:53:10.764561 application/epub+zip 304516 2025-07-20T13:53:09.073552 application/epub+zip 105235 2025-07-20T13:53:08.856570 application/epub+zip 351009 2025-07-20T13:53:12.190523 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 343345 2025-07-20T13:53:10.555581 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 144725 2022-09-23T12:13:37.410199 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 91257 2025-07-20T13:53:08.510554 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 71475 2024-10-23T00:10:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18631 2025-07-20T13:53:12.322544 application/rdf+xml 24125 2025-07-20T13:53:08.925565 image/jpeg 4110 2025-07-20T13:53:08.891555 image/jpeg 279054 2025-07-20T13:53:08.692579 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia