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Kastle, Herbert D.
1924
1987
Castle, Herb
Kastle, Herbert David
Emshwiller, Ed
1925
1990
Emsh
Emsh, Ed
Alexander, Ed
Emshwiller, Edmund A.
Willer
EMSH
The Outer Quiet
Produced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, May 1955
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"The Outer Quiet" by Herbert D. Kastle is a science fiction novel that was likely written in the mid-20th century, during the 1950s. The narrative unfolds in a dystopian future where humanity has been subjugated by powerful alien overlords known as the Conquerors. The story centers around themes of fear, obedience, and the quest for freedom, exploring human resilience amidst oppression. The protagonist, George Lowery, has been imprisoned in a repressive society where he and other American trainees are subjected to dehumanizing treatment and strict regulations under the watchful eyes of the Conquerors. Driven by the desperate hope of reuniting with his wife, Adele, George confronts this bleak environment, marked by an absence of communication and a looming threat of punishment for any resistance. The plot thickens as George eventually finds Adele, and together they reclaim their humanity and instigate a rebellion against their oppressors. Their journey culminates in a violent uprising which leads to the eradication of the alien overseers, leaving the remnants of humanity to grapple with the fallout and rebuild after oppression, symbolizing hope and the indomitable spirit of love and resistance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Science fiction
Short stories
Prisoners -- Fiction
Prisons -- Fiction
United States -- Fiction
Revolutions -- Fiction
Apocalyptic fiction
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Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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