Project Gutenberg 2020-11-03 Public domain in the USA. 135 Gilbert, Robert E. 1924 1993 Gilbert, Robert Ernest Gilbert, R. E. Eberle, Joseph 1926 2006 Eberle, Joseph R. Eberle, J. R. The Space Between Produced from Planet Stories Spring 1955 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Space Between" by Robert E. Gilbert is a science fiction novel written in the mid-20th century. The story explores the dynamics of interpersonal relationships during a space voyage, juxtaposed against the backdrop of a futuristic and adventurous setting. The narrative centers around the protagonist, Jak SP34509260, as he navigates his duties aboard a space vessel while managing a complex relationship with his companion, Drusilla GW414249834, amidst unexpected encounters with space pirates. The plot unfolds as Jak and Drusilla are on a journey through the solar system in their spacecraft, affectionately dubbed "the Box." Their trip takes a dangerous turn when they encounter Captain Flim, a self-proclaimed pirate with an obsession for adventure. Tensions rise as Flim and his crew threaten Jak and Drusilla, revealing their individual desires and fears. Meanwhile, Jak struggles to protect Drusilla, who seems inexplicably drawn to Flim’s bravado. Ultimately, the story pits Jak’s resourcefulness against Flim’s chaotic ambitions, highlighting themes of bravery, love, and the quest for autonomy in a universe filled with uncertainty and danger. The narrative combines elements of humor and drama, portraying how the characters cope with their situations during the thrilling escapade in space. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Science fiction Short stories Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Space ships -- Fiction Space pirates -- Fiction PS Text Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Adventure Category: Novels 50691 2025-07-25T08:39:57.625158 text/html 26880 2024-10-18T07:52:38 text/html 444849 2025-07-25T08:39:59.416127 application/epub+zip 443679 2025-07-25T08:39:58.041135 application/epub+zip 87015 2025-07-25T08:39:57.803168 application/epub+zip 479026 2025-07-25T08:40:00.700187 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 471716 2025-07-25T08:39:59.217186 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 115233 2022-09-28T17:32:02.700052 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 44213 2025-07-25T08:39:57.526180 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 24388 2024-10-18T07:52:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17946 2025-07-25T08:40:00.849139 application/rdf+xml 28000 2025-07-25T08:39:57.905147 image/jpeg 4757 2025-07-25T08:39:57.854155 image/jpeg 388541 2025-07-25T08:39:57.645176 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